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