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