Chandamari Gram Panchayat, Cooch Behar-I
Chandamari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Chandamari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Amar Bhasirthana, Andaran Kasaldanga, and Bairati. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chandamari Gram Panchayat
Chandamari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amar Bhasirthana |
| 2 | Andaran Kasaldanga |
| 3 | Bairati |
| 4 | Balagram |
| 5 | Chandamari |
| 6 | Chhat Chhedarjhar |
| 7 | Chhedarjhar |
| 8 | Hastabud Kasaldanga |
| 9 | Jagarjhuli Bhasirthana |
| 10 | Kachamari |
| 11 | Kanchiarkuthi |
| 12 | Kasiabari |
| 13 | Kathalbari |
| 14 | Patpisu |
| 15 | Putimari |
| 16 | Rajpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chandamari Gram Panchayat
Chandamari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chandamari 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)
Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chandamari 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 Chandamari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chandamari Gram Panchayat
Where is Chandamari Gram Panchayat located?
Chandamari Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chandamari Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Chandamari Gram Panchayat: Amar Bhasirthana, Andaran Kasaldanga, Bairati, Balagram, and Chandamari and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chandamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Chandamari Gram Panchayat comes under Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Chandamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chandamari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chandamari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chandamari Gram Panchayat?
Chandamari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chandamari Gram Panchayat do?
Chandamari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.