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