Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat, Matha Bhanga-Ii

Barasoulmari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balasundar, Bara Saulmari, and Chhat Phulbari Daribas. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Balasundar
2Bara Saulmari
3Chhat Phulbari Daribas
4Dewanbas
5Mukul Danga
6Phulbari Daribas
7Phulbari Dewanbas
8Singijani

Panchayati Raj Structure for Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Barasoulmari 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)

Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barasoulmari 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 Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat

Where is Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat located?

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat: Balasundar, Bara Saulmari, Chhat Phulbari Daribas, Dewanbas, Mukul Danga, Phulbari Daribas, Phulbari Dewanbas, and Singijani.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat come under?

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat comes under Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.

Which District Panchayat does Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat come under?

Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat?

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat do?

Barasoulmari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.