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