Latapota Gram Panchayat, Matha Bhanga-Ii
Latapota is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Latapota Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bailpari, Dwarikamari, and Kusaribari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Latapota Gram Panchayat
Latapota Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bailpari |
| 2 | Dwarikamari |
| 3 | Kusaribari |
| 4 | Lafabari |
| 5 | Lotapota |
| 6 | Nabinerdola |
| 7 | Purbba Putimari |
| 8 | Sauderbas |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Latapota Gram Panchayat
Latapota Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Latapota 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)
Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Latapota 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 Latapota Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Latapota Gram Panchayat
Where is Latapota Gram Panchayat located?
Latapota Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Latapota Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Latapota Gram Panchayat: Bailpari, Dwarikamari, Kusaribari, Lafabari, Lotapota, Nabinerdola, Purbba Putimari, and Sauderbas.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Latapota Gram Panchayat come under?
Latapota Gram Panchayat comes under Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Latapota Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Latapota Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Latapota Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Latapota Gram Panchayat?
Latapota Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Latapota Gram Panchayat do?
Latapota Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.