Parokata Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-Ii
Parokata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Parokata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Brajerkuthi, Chikliguri, and Dakshin Parokata. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Parokata Gram Panchayat
Parokata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brajerkuthi |
| 2 | Chikliguri |
| 3 | Dakshin Parokata |
| 4 | Madhya Parokata |
| 5 | Paschim Chikliguri |
| 6 | Purba Chikliguri |
| 7 | Uttar Parokata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Parokata Gram Panchayat
Parokata Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Parokata 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)
Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Parokata 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 Parokata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Parokata Gram Panchayat
Where is Parokata Gram Panchayat located?
Parokata Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Parokata Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Parokata Gram Panchayat: Brajerkuthi, Chikliguri, Dakshin Parokata, Madhya Parokata, Paschim Chikliguri, Purba Chikliguri, and Uttar Parokata.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Parokata Gram Panchayat come under?
Parokata Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Parokata Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Parokata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Parokata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Parokata Gram Panchayat?
Parokata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Parokata Gram Panchayat do?
Parokata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.