Jorpatki Gram Panchayat, Mathabhanga-I
Jorpatki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Jorpatki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bhurkuldanga, Bhurunga Mari, and Bochagari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jorpatki Gram Panchayat
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhurkuldanga |
| 2 | Bhurunga Mari |
| 3 | Bochagari |
| 4 | Chandamari |
| 5 | Chhat Jorpatki |
| 6 | Jorpatki |
| 7 | Kharija Kawardara |
| 8 | Nagar Gopalganj |
| 9 | Nendarpar |
| 10 | Panaguri |
| 11 | Shibpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jorpatki Gram Panchayat
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jorpatki 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)
Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jorpatki 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 Jorpatki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jorpatki Gram Panchayat
Where is Jorpatki Gram Panchayat located?
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jorpatki Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jorpatki Gram Panchayat: Bhurkuldanga, Bhurunga Mari, Bochagari, Chandamari, and Chhat Jorpatki and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jorpatki Gram Panchayat come under?
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat comes under Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jorpatki Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jorpatki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jorpatki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mathabhanga-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jorpatki Gram Panchayat?
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jorpatki Gram Panchayat do?
Jorpatki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.