Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat, Matha Bhanga-Ii
Nishiganj-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Asmanirghat, Bhogmara, and Chhannamadar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat
Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asmanirghat |
| 2 | Bhogmara |
| 3 | Chhannamadar |
| 4 | Kanibilkankanguri |
| 5 | Kodalksheti |
| 6 | Runibari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat
Nishiganj-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Nishiganj-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat: Asmanirghat, Bhogmara, Chhannamadar, Kanibilkankanguri, Kodalksheti, and Runibari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Matha Bhanga-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nishiganj-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Nishiganj-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.