Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat, Sitalkuchi
Sitalkuchi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad. Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Gadapota, Rajar Bari, and Sitalkuchi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gadapota |
| 2 | Rajar Bari |
| 3 | Sitalkuchi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sitalkuchi 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)
Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sitalkuchi 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 Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat
Where is Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat located?
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat: Gadapota, Rajar Bari, and Sitalkuchi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat come under?
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat comes under Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cooch Behar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat come under?
Cooch Behar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sitalkuchi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cooch Behar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat?
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat do?
Sitalkuchi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.