Putimari-I Gram Panchayat, Dinhata-I
Putimari-I 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. Putimari-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Jarabari Dwitia Khanda, Jarabari Pratham Khanda, and Karishal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Putimari-I Gram Panchayat
Putimari-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jarabari Dwitia Khanda |
| 2 | Jarabari Pratham Khanda |
| 3 | Karishal |
| 4 | Khar Kharia |
| 5 | Kharija Barakura |
| 6 | Koalidaha |
| 7 | Kuchni Dwitia Khanda |
| 8 | Putimari |
| 9 | Uttar Balakura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Putimari-I Gram Panchayat
Putimari-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)
Putimari-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)
Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Putimari-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 Putimari-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Putimari-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Putimari-I Gram Panchayat located?
Putimari-I 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 Putimari-I Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Putimari-I Gram Panchayat: Jarabari Dwitia Khanda, Jarabari Pratham Khanda, Karishal, Khar Kharia, Kharija Barakura, Koalidaha, Kuchni Dwitia Khanda, Putimari, and Uttar Balakura.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Putimari-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Putimari-I Gram Panchayat comes under Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Putimari-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Putimari-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Putimari-I 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 Putimari-I Gram Panchayat?
Putimari-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Putimari-I Gram Panchayat do?
Putimari-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.