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