Petla Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-I
Petla 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. Petla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Alokjhari, Baulerkuthi, and Chhat Bara Bangla. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Petla Gram Panchayat
Petla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alokjhari |
| 2 | Baulerkuthi |
| 3 | Chhat Bara Bangla |
| 4 | Chhota Nachina |
| 5 | Chhoto Boalmari |
| 6 | Dwarikamari |
| 7 | Jamadarerbus |
| 8 | Kharija Panaguri |
| 9 | Kuthialerbus |
| 10 | Matiakura |
| 11 | Panaguri |
| 12 | Paschim Paradanga |
| 13 | Petla |
| 14 | Rajakhora |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Petla Gram Panchayat
Petla Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Petla 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 Petla 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 Petla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Petla Gram Panchayat
Where is Petla Gram Panchayat located?
Petla 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 Petla Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Petla Gram Panchayat: Alokjhari, Baulerkuthi, Chhat Bara Bangla, Chhota Nachina, and Chhoto Boalmari and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Petla Gram Panchayat come under?
Petla Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Petla Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Petla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Petla 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 Petla Gram Panchayat?
Petla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Petla Gram Panchayat do?
Petla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.