Gosairhat Gram Panchayat, Sitalkuchi
Gosairhat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Gosairhat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Atharakotha, Bara Dhaperchatra, and Bara Gharia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gosairhat Gram Panchayat
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atharakotha |
| 2 | Bara Dhaperchatra |
| 3 | Bara Gharia |
| 4 | Bara Madhusudan |
| 5 | Chhota Dhaperchatra |
| 6 | Chhota Pinjarirjhar |
| 7 | Garkhola |
| 8 | Kharija Dhaperchatra |
| 9 | Khengchi |
| 10 | Sitalkuchi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gosairhat Gram Panchayat
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gosairhat 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)
Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gosairhat 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 Gosairhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gosairhat Gram Panchayat
Where is Gosairhat Gram Panchayat located?
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gosairhat Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Gosairhat Gram Panchayat: Atharakotha, Bara Dhaperchatra, Bara Gharia, Bara Madhusudan, Chhota Dhaperchatra, Chhota Pinjarirjhar, Garkhola, Kharija Dhaperchatra, Khengchi, and Sitalkuchi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gosairhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat comes under Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Gosairhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gosairhat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gosairhat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gosairhat Gram Panchayat?
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gosairhat Gram Panchayat do?
Gosairhat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.