Matmara Gaon Panchayat, Dhakuakhana
Matmara is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam. It falls under the Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat and Lakhimpur Zila Parishad. Matmara Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bahpara, Barkhaman Gaon, and Bhalukguri Chapari. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matmara Gaon Panchayat
Matmara Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matmara Gaon Panchayat
Matmara Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matmara 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)
Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matmara Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Lakhimpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matmara Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matmara Gaon Panchayat
Where is Matmara Gaon Panchayat located?
Matmara Gaon Panchayat is located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam. It falls under the Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Matmara Gaon Panchayat?
13 villages come under Matmara Gaon Panchayat: Bahpara, Barkhaman Gaon, Bhalukguri Chapari, Bhapara Chumpara Kachu Gaon, and Borhola Chapari and 8 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Matmara Gaon Panchayat come under?
Matmara Gaon Panchayat comes under Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Lakhimpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Matmara Gaon Panchayat come under?
Lakhimpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matmara Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Matmara Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Lakhimpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matmara Gaon Panchayat?
Matmara Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matmara Gaon Panchayat do?
Matmara Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.