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