Banchukamari Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Banchukamari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Banchukamari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Banchukamari, Bariguri, and Chapatali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banchukamari Gram Panchayat
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banchukamari |
| 2 | Bariguri |
| 3 | Chapatali |
| 4 | Foskadanga |
| 5 | Ghagra (P) |
| 6 | Satkodali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banchukamari Gram Panchayat
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banchukamari Gram 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)
Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banchukamari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banchukamari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banchukamari Gram Panchayat
Where is Banchukamari Gram Panchayat located?
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banchukamari Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Banchukamari Gram Panchayat: Banchukamari, Bariguri, Chapatali, Foskadanga, Ghagra (P), and Satkodali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banchukamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Banchukamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banchukamari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banchukamari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banchukamari Gram Panchayat?
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banchukamari Gram Panchayat do?
Banchukamari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.