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