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