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