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