Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-Ii
Burirhat-Ii 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. Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chhota Sakdal, Haribhanga Khattimari, and Jitpur Pratham Khanda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat
Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chhota Sakdal |
| 2 | Haribhanga Khattimari |
| 3 | Jitpur Pratham Khanda |
| 4 | Khattimari |
| 5 | Langulia Dwitia Khanda |
| 6 | Madhupur |
| 7 | Marnia Dwitia Khanda |
| 8 | Marnia Pratham Khanda |
| 9 | Putradara |
| 10 | Tanapakha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat
Burirhat-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)
Burirhat-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)
Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Burirhat-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 Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Burirhat-Ii 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 Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat: Chhota Sakdal, Haribhanga Khattimari, Jitpur Pratham Khanda, Khattimari, Langulia Dwitia Khanda, Madhupur, Marnia Dwitia Khanda, Marnia Pratham Khanda, Putradara, and Tanapakha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Burirhat-Ii 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 Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Burirhat-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.