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