Barasakdal Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-Ii
Barasakdal 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. Barasakdal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bara Shakdal, Durachapri, and Gopalganj. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barasakdal Gram Panchayat
Barasakdal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Shakdal |
| 2 | Durachapri |
| 3 | Gopalganj |
| 4 | Jitpur Dwitia Khanda |
| 5 | Kharija Shakdal |
| 6 | Kuchni Pratham Khanda |
| 7 | Langalia Protham Khanda |
| 8 | Mirer Kuthi |
| 9 | Paraner Chhara |
| 10 | Rakhalmari |
| 11 | Shimulberi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barasakdal Gram Panchayat
Barasakdal Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barasakdal 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 Barasakdal 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 Barasakdal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barasakdal Gram Panchayat
Where is Barasakdal Gram Panchayat located?
Barasakdal 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 Barasakdal Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Barasakdal Gram Panchayat: Bara Shakdal, Durachapri, Gopalganj, Jitpur Dwitia Khanda, and Kharija Shakdal and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barasakdal Gram Panchayat come under?
Barasakdal Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Barasakdal Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barasakdal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barasakdal 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 Barasakdal Gram Panchayat?
Barasakdal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barasakdal Gram Panchayat do?
Barasakdal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.