Sitai-I Gram Panchayat, Sitai
Sitai-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitai Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Sitai-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Arazi Khamarsitai, Bharali, and Bholachatra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sitai-I Gram Panchayat
Sitai-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arazi Khamarsitai |
| 2 | Bharali |
| 3 | Bholachatra |
| 4 | Khamarsitai |
| 5 | Nagarsitai |
| 6 | Pirpalsitai |
| 7 | Sitai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sitai-I Gram Panchayat
Sitai-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)
Sitai-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)
Sitai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sitai-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 Sitai-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sitai-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Sitai-I Gram Panchayat located?
Sitai-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sitai-I Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sitai-I Gram Panchayat: Arazi Khamarsitai, Bharali, Bholachatra, Khamarsitai, Nagarsitai, Pirpalsitai, and Sitai.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sitai-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Sitai-I Gram Panchayat comes under Sitai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sitai-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sitai-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sitai-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sitai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sitai-I Gram Panchayat?
Sitai-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sitai-I Gram Panchayat do?
Sitai-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.