Damdama Gram Panchayat, Gangarampur
Damdama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gangarampur Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Damdama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Ashwinpara, Gachiar, and Jot Malkhan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Damdama Gram Panchayat
Damdama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwinpara |
| 2 | Gachiar |
| 3 | Jot Malkhan |
| 4 | Raghunathbati |
| 5 | Ramchandrapur |
| 6 | Ratanmala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Damdama Gram Panchayat
Damdama Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Damdama 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)
Gangarampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Damdama 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 Damdama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Damdama Gram Panchayat
Where is Damdama Gram Panchayat located?
Damdama Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gangarampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Damdama Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Damdama Gram Panchayat: Ashwinpara, Gachiar, Jot Malkhan, Raghunathbati, Ramchandrapur, and Ratanmala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Damdama Gram Panchayat come under?
Damdama Gram Panchayat comes under Gangarampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Damdama Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Damdama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Damdama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gangarampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Damdama Gram Panchayat?
Damdama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Damdama Gram Panchayat do?
Damdama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.