Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat, Mathabhanga-I
Bairagirhat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Angarmani, Asakbari Dwitiakhanda, and Asakbari Pratham Khanda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angarmani |
| 2 | Asakbari Dwitiakhanda |
| 3 | Asakbari Pratham Khanda |
| 4 | Balarhat |
| 5 | Bengaldai |
| 6 | Chenakata |
| 7 | Chengar Khata |
| 8 | Chhat Duaisuai |
| 9 | Duaisuai |
| 10 | Garibpur |
| 11 | Jamirdanga |
| 12 | Kuktikata |
| 13 | Paschim Jamirdanga |
| 14 | Satgachhi |
| 15 | Tetuler Chhara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bairagirhat 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)
Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat
Where is Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat located?
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat: Angarmani, Asakbari Dwitiakhanda, Asakbari Pratham Khanda, Balarhat, and Bengaldai and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat comes under Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat?
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat do?
Bairagirhat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.