Autina Gram Panchayat, Tapan
Autina is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tapan Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Autina Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Ahera, Arjunpur, and Atila. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Autina Gram Panchayat
Autina Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahera |
| 2 | Arjunpur |
| 3 | Atila |
| 4 | Bishnupur |
| 5 | Bunail |
| 6 | Chak Brindaban |
| 7 | Chak Darpanarayan |
| 8 | Chak Jalal |
| 9 | Dakshin Sadullapur |
| 10 | Erenda |
| 11 | Goranda |
| 12 | Jasurapara |
| 13 | Kaikuri |
| 14 | Kakna |
| 15 | Kamdebbati |
| 16 | Karttikpur |
| 17 | Kashikuri |
| 18 | Kauli |
| 19 | Khalsi |
| 20 | Mallikpur |
| 21 | Mohishnota |
| 22 | Nimgachhi |
| 23 | Pachim Nimpur |
| 24 | Sankarbati |
| 25 | Shaldanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Autina Gram Panchayat
Autina Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Autina 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)
Tapan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Autina Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Autina Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Autina Gram Panchayat
Where is Autina Gram Panchayat located?
Autina Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tapan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Autina Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Autina Gram Panchayat: Ahera, Arjunpur, Atila, Bishnupur, and Bunail and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Autina Gram Panchayat come under?
Autina Gram Panchayat comes under Tapan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Autina Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Autina Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Autina Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tapan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Autina Gram Panchayat?
Autina Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Autina Gram Panchayat do?
Autina Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.