Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Chakowakheti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Dakshin Chakoakheti, Dakshin Kansingram, and Dakshin Sonapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Chakoakheti |
| 2 | Dakshin Kansingram |
| 3 | Dakshin Sonapur |
| 4 | Kumarpara |
| 5 | Naothoartari |
| 6 | Pachkal Guri |
| 7 | Uttar Chakoakheti |
| 8 | Uttar Kansingram |
| 9 | Uttar Sonapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chakowakheti 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 Chakowakheti 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 Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat
Where is Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat located?
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Chakoakheti, Dakshin Kansingram, Dakshin Sonapur, Kumarpara, Naothoartari, Pachkal Guri, Uttar Chakoakheti, Uttar Kansingram, and Uttar Sonapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat come under?
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chakowakheti 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 Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat?
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat do?
Chakowakheti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.