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