Matalhat Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-I
Matalhat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Matalhat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Baisguri Khanda, Bajejama Pakhihaga, and Bara Bhita Pratham Khanda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matalhat Gram Panchayat
Matalhat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matalhat Gram Panchayat
Matalhat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matalhat 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)
Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matalhat 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 Matalhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matalhat Gram Panchayat
Where is Matalhat Gram Panchayat located?
Matalhat Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matalhat Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Matalhat Gram Panchayat: Baisguri Khanda, Bajejama Pakhihaga, Bara Bhita Pratham Khanda, Bara Saulmari, and Barabhita Dwitia Khanda and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matalhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Matalhat Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Matalhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matalhat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Matalhat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matalhat Gram Panchayat?
Matalhat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matalhat Gram Panchayat do?
Matalhat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.