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