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