Salbari-I Gram Panchayat, Tufanganj-Ii

Salbari-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tufanganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Salbari-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bashraja Dwitia Khanda, Basraja Pratham Khanda, and Chengtimari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Salbari-I Gram Panchayat

Salbari-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bashraja Dwitia Khanda
2Basraja Pratham Khanda
3Chengtimari
4Dorko
5Salbari

Panchayati Raj Structure for Salbari-I Gram Panchayat

Salbari-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)

Salbari-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)

Tufanganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salbari-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 Salbari-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Salbari-I Gram Panchayat

Where is Salbari-I Gram Panchayat located?

Salbari-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tufanganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Salbari-I Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Salbari-I Gram Panchayat: Bashraja Dwitia Khanda, Basraja Pratham Khanda, Chengtimari, Dorko, and Salbari.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Salbari-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Salbari-I Gram Panchayat comes under Tufanganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.

Which District Panchayat does Salbari-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salbari-I Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Salbari-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tufanganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Salbari-I Gram Panchayat?

Salbari-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Salbari-I Gram Panchayat do?

Salbari-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.