Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Tapsikhata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Dakshin Patkapara, Madhya Paitkapara, and Madhya Patkapara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Patkapara |
| 2 | Madhya Paitkapara |
| 3 | Madhya Patkapara |
| 4 | Paitkapara Tea Garden |
| 5 | Paschim Salbari |
| 6 | Patkapara |
| 7 | Tapsikhata |
| 8 | Uttar Paitkapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tapsikhata 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 Tapsikhata 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 Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat
Where is Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat located?
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Patkapara, Madhya Paitkapara, Madhya Patkapara, Paitkapara Tea Garden, Paschim Salbari, Patkapara, Tapsikhata, and Uttar Paitkapara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat come under?
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Tapsikhata 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 Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat?
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat do?
Tapsikhata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.