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