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