Falmari Gram Panchayat, Cooch Behar-I
Falmari 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. Falmari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Baghmara, Bengdubgiriar Kuthi, and Bhoterhat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Falmari Gram Panchayat
Falmari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmara |
| 2 | Bengdubgiriar Kuthi |
| 3 | Bhoterhat |
| 4 | Brahmottar Kasal Danga |
| 5 | Chhat Elajan |
| 6 | Dewanbash |
| 7 | Elejanerkuthi |
| 8 | Giriar Kuthi |
| 9 | Kanibil Kankanguri |
| 10 | Katamari |
| 11 | Maghpala |
| 12 | Paschim Haribhanga |
| 13 | Petbhata Maghpala |
| 14 | Phalimari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Falmari Gram Panchayat
Falmari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Falmari 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 Falmari 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 Falmari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Falmari Gram Panchayat
Where is Falmari Gram Panchayat located?
Falmari 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 Falmari Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Falmari Gram Panchayat: Baghmara, Bengdubgiriar Kuthi, Bhoterhat, Brahmottar Kasal Danga, and Chhat Elajan and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Falmari Gram Panchayat come under?
Falmari Gram Panchayat comes under Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Falmari Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Falmari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Falmari 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 Falmari Gram Panchayat?
Falmari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Falmari Gram Panchayat do?
Falmari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.