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