Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Vivekanda-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bholar Dabri (Ct), Bholardabri, and Chechakhata. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bholar Dabri (Ct) |
| 2 | Bholardabri |
| 3 | Chechakhata |
| 4 | Dakshin Paitkapara |
| 5 | Madhya Patkapara |
| 6 | Paitkapara Tea Garden |
| 7 | Paschim Salbari |
| 8 | Taparikhata |
| 9 | Uttar Paitkapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vivekanda-I 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 Vivekanda-I 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 Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat located?
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat: Bholar Dabri (Ct), Bholardabri, Chechakhata, Dakshin Paitkapara, Madhya Patkapara, Paitkapara Tea Garden, Paschim Salbari, Taparikhata, and Uttar Paitkapara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Vivekanda-I 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 Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat?
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat do?
Vivekanda-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.