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