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