Baneswar Gram Panchayat, Cooch Behar II
Baneswar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Cooch Behar II Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Baneswar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Baneswar (Ct), Boragari, and Borakhata. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baneswar Gram Panchayat
Baneswar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baneswar (Ct) |
| 2 | Boragari |
| 3 | Borakhata |
| 4 | Hatiduba |
| 5 | Ichamari |
| 6 | Kaljani |
| 7 | Kuthipara |
| 8 | Sidheswari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baneswar Gram Panchayat
Baneswar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baneswar 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)
Cooch Behar II Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baneswar 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 Baneswar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baneswar Gram Panchayat
Where is Baneswar Gram Panchayat located?
Baneswar Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Cooch Behar II Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baneswar Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Baneswar Gram Panchayat: Baneswar (Ct), Boragari, Borakhata, Hatiduba, Ichamari, Kaljani, Kuthipara, and Sidheswari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baneswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Baneswar Gram Panchayat comes under Cooch Behar II Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Baneswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baneswar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Baneswar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Cooch Behar II Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baneswar Gram Panchayat?
Baneswar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baneswar Gram Panchayat do?
Baneswar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.