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