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