Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-Ii
Bamanhat-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Batasurkuthi, Bausmari, and Digdhallar Payasti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat
Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Batasurkuthi |
| 2 | Bausmari |
| 3 | Digdhallar Payasti |
| 4 | Durganagar |
| 5 | Lauchapra |
| 6 | Nagar Kashiabari |
| 7 | Patharsan |
| 8 | Poaturkuthi |
| 9 | Turukkata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat
Bamanhat-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)
Bamanhat-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)
Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bamanhat-I 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 Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat located?
Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat: Batasurkuthi, Bausmari, Digdhallar Payasti, Durganagar, Lauchapra, Nagar Kashiabari, Patharsan, Poaturkuthi, and Turukkata.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat?
Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat do?
Bamanhat-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.