Jirighat Gaon Panchayat, Lakhipur
Jirighat is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Cachar district of Assam. It falls under the Lakhipur Anchalik Panchayat and Cachar Zila Parishad. Jirighat Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Baghkhal F.V., Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt I, and Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt II. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jirighat Gaon Panchayat
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghkhal F.V. |
| 2 | Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt I |
| 3 | Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt II |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jirighat Gaon Panchayat
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jirighat 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)
Lakhipur Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirighat Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cachar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirighat Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jirighat Gaon Panchayat
Where is Jirighat Gaon Panchayat located?
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat is located in the Cachar district of Assam. It falls under the Lakhipur Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Jirighat Gaon Panchayat?
3 villages come under Jirighat Gaon Panchayat: Baghkhal F.V., Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt I, and Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt II.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Jirighat Gaon Panchayat come under?
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat comes under Lakhipur Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cachar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jirighat Gaon Panchayat come under?
Cachar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirighat Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Jirighat Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Lakhipur Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Cachar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jirighat Gaon Panchayat?
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jirighat Gaon Panchayat do?
Jirighat Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.