Khalisamari Gram Panchayat, Sitalkuchi
Khalisamari 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. Khalisamari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chengerkuthi Khalisamari, Chhota Khalisamari, and Chhota Madhusudan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khalisamari Gram Panchayat
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chengerkuthi Khalisamari |
| 2 | Chhota Khalisamari |
| 3 | Chhota Madhusudan |
| 4 | Jatamari |
| 5 | Khasbas Khalisamari |
| 6 | Khochabari |
| 7 | Madhyam Madhusudan |
| 8 | Mahishmuri |
| 9 | Morebhanga |
| 10 | Sangarbari |
| 11 | Sonarchalun |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khalisamari Gram Panchayat
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khalisamari 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 Khalisamari 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 Khalisamari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khalisamari Gram Panchayat
Where is Khalisamari Gram Panchayat located?
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khalisamari Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Khalisamari Gram Panchayat: Chengerkuthi Khalisamari, Chhota Khalisamari, Chhota Madhusudan, Jatamari, and Khasbas Khalisamari and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khalisamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat comes under Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Khalisamari Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khalisamari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khalisamari 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 Khalisamari Gram Panchayat?
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khalisamari Gram Panchayat do?
Khalisamari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.