Jiranpur Gram Panchayat, Cooch Behar-I
Jiranpur 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. Jiranpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bara Balasi, Barapak, and Chatra Chekapdara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jiranpur Gram Panchayat
Jiranpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Balasi |
| 2 | Barapak |
| 3 | Chatra Chekapdara |
| 4 | Chaukuri |
| 5 | Daharerpar |
| 6 | Dhumpur Balasi |
| 7 | Gosainganj |
| 8 | Jiranpur |
| 9 | Kanikata Seoraguri |
| 10 | Moamari |
| 11 | Panimarar Kuthi |
| 12 | Ruierkuthi |
| 13 | Tupamari Dewanbas |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jiranpur Gram Panchayat
Jiranpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jiranpur 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 Jiranpur 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 Jiranpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jiranpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Jiranpur Gram Panchayat located?
Jiranpur 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 Jiranpur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Jiranpur Gram Panchayat: Bara Balasi, Barapak, Chatra Chekapdara, Chaukuri, and Daharerpar and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jiranpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jiranpur Gram Panchayat comes under Cooch Behar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jiranpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jiranpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jiranpur 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 Jiranpur Gram Panchayat?
Jiranpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jiranpur Gram Panchayat do?
Jiranpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.