Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat, Sitalkuchi
Chhotosalbari 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. Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Atiabarinepra, Bara Gadaikhora, and Chhota Gadaikhora. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhotosalbari 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 Chhotosalbari 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 Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat located?
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat: Atiabarinepra, Bara Gadaikhora, Chhota Gadaikhora, Chhota Salmara, and Chotta Salbari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat comes under Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chhotosalbari 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 Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat?
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat do?
Chhotosalbari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.