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