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