Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat, Matha Bhanga-Ii
Nishiganj-I 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. Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bara Chakiarchhara, Bhojaner Chhara, and Brahmottar Sonatali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat
Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Chakiarchhara |
| 2 | Bhojaner Chhara |
| 3 | Brahmottar Sonatali |
| 4 | Chakiar Chhara |
| 5 | Chhat Dumniguri |
| 6 | Chhitribari |
| 7 | Garkuta |
| 8 | Khokobari |
| 9 | Kodaldhoa |
| 10 | Purbba Bhojaner Chhara |
| 11 | Purbba Nilangibari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat
Nishiganj-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)
Nishiganj-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)
Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nishiganj-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 Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat located?
Nishiganj-I 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 Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat: Bara Chakiarchhara, Bhojaner Chhara, Brahmottar Sonatali, Chakiar Chhara, and Chhat Dumniguri and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat comes under Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nishiganj-I 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 Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat?
Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat do?
Nishiganj-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.