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