Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-Ii
Chowdhurihat 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. Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chanderkuthi, Hokadaha Dwitia Khanda, and Jaygir Balabari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat
Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chanderkuthi |
| 2 | Hokadaha Dwitia Khanda |
| 3 | Jaygir Balabari |
| 4 | Jhikri |
| 5 | Khatamari |
| 6 | Khitaber Kuthi Dwitia Khanda |
| 7 | Khitaber Kuthi Pratham Khanda |
| 8 | Lalaganjer Kuthi |
| 9 | Nagarerbari |
| 10 | Sadialer Kuthi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat
Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chowdhurihat 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 Chowdhurihat 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 Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat
Where is Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat located?
Chowdhurihat 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 Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat: Chanderkuthi, Hokadaha Dwitia Khanda, Jaygir Balabari, Jhikri, Khatamari, Khitaber Kuthi Dwitia Khanda, Khitaber Kuthi Pratham Khanda, Lalaganjer Kuthi, Nagarerbari, and Sadialer Kuthi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat come under?
Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chowdhurihat 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 Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat?
Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat do?
Chowdhurihat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.