Nowapara Gaon Panchayat, Manikpur
Nowapara is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Bongaigaon district of Assam. It falls under the Manikpur Anchalik Panchayat and Bongaigaon Zila Parishad. Nowapara Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Barbakhara, Bhatipara, and Dhupuri No.1. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nowapara Gaon Panchayat
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barbakhara |
| 2 | Bhatipara |
| 3 | Dhupuri No.1 |
| 4 | Dhupuri No.2 |
| 5 | Garoleti |
| 6 | Lungjhar |
| 7 | Nowapara No.1 |
| 8 | Nowapara No.2 |
| 9 | Salmara |
| 10 | Supariguri No.2 |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nowapara Gaon Panchayat
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nowapara Gaon 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)
Manikpur Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nowapara Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bongaigaon Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nowapara Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nowapara Gaon Panchayat
Where is Nowapara Gaon Panchayat located?
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat is located in the Bongaigaon district of Assam. It falls under the Manikpur Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Nowapara Gaon Panchayat?
10 villages come under Nowapara Gaon Panchayat: Barbakhara, Bhatipara, Dhupuri No.1, Dhupuri No.2, Garoleti, Lungjhar, Nowapara No.1, Nowapara No.2, Salmara, and Supariguri No.2.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Nowapara Gaon Panchayat come under?
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat comes under Manikpur Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bongaigaon district.
Which District Panchayat does Nowapara Gaon Panchayat come under?
Bongaigaon Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nowapara Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Nowapara Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Manikpur Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bongaigaon Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nowapara Gaon Panchayat?
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nowapara Gaon Panchayat do?
Nowapara Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.