Radhikapur Gram Panchayat, Kaliaganj
Radhikapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Radhikapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Arazi Joydebpur, Bagcha, and Bagduar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Radhikapur Gram Panchayat
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arazi Joydebpur |
| 2 | Bagcha |
| 3 | Bagduar |
| 4 | Baikunthapur |
| 5 | Balahar |
| 6 | Bhabak |
| 7 | Bhabanipur |
| 8 | Chak Bhabanipur |
| 9 | Chak Dilal |
| 10 | Chandgaon |
| 11 | Chapair |
| 12 | Dakshin Gauripur |
| 13 | Dhanipukur |
| 14 | Faridpur |
| 15 | Gotgaon |
| 16 | Harekrishnapur |
| 17 | Jagdala |
| 18 | Joydebpur |
| 19 | Kaluhar |
| 20 | Khiltor |
| 21 | Maljum |
| 22 | Mirzzagar |
| 23 | Narayanpur |
| 24 | Paligaon |
| 25 | Purba Durgapur |
| 26 | Radhikapur |
| 27 | Ramganj |
| 28 | Suknandighi |
| 29 | Udgaon |
| 30 | Uttar Krishnapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Radhikapur Gram Panchayat
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Radhikapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Radhikapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Radhikapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Radhikapur Gram Panchayat located?
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Radhikapur Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Radhikapur Gram Panchayat: Arazi Joydebpur, Bagcha, Bagduar, Baikunthapur, and Balahar and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Radhikapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Radhikapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Radhikapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Radhikapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Radhikapur Gram Panchayat?
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Radhikapur Gram Panchayat do?
Radhikapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.