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