Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat, Sitalkuchi
Bhawerthana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Abuarpathar, Aulikura, and Bara Bengdaki. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abuarpathar |
| 2 | Aulikura |
| 3 | Bara Bengdaki |
| 4 | Bhair Thana |
| 5 | Bhogdabri |
| 6 | Chhota Bengdaki |
| 7 | Chotta Salbari |
| 8 | Gangadhar |
| 9 | Khengchi |
| 10 | Kurshamari Pratham Khanda |
| 11 | Maghpala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhawerthana 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)
Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhawerthana 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 Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat located?
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat: Abuarpathar, Aulikura, Bara Bengdaki, Bhair Thana, and Bhogdabri and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat comes under Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat?
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat do?
Bhawerthana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.