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