Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat, Falakata
Jateswar-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Falakata Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Alinagar, Bengkandi, and Dalgaon. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat
Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alinagar |
| 2 | Bengkandi |
| 3 | Dalgaon |
| 4 | Dhulagaon |
| 5 | Hedayet Nagar |
| 6 | Karaibari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat
Jateswar-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)
Jateswar-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)
Falakata Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jateswar-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 Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat located?
Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Falakata Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat: Alinagar, Bengkandi, Dalgaon, Dhulagaon, Hedayet Nagar, and Karaibari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat comes under Falakata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Falakata Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat?
Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat do?
Jateswar-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.