Vatpara Gram Panchayat, Balurghat
Vatpara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Vatpara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Badbangi, Baidyanathpara (Og), and Bangi (P). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vatpara Gram Panchayat
Vatpara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badbangi |
| 2 | Baidyanathpara (Og) |
| 3 | Bangi (P) |
| 4 | Bannapara |
| 5 | Bhatpara |
| 6 | Bhushila |
| 7 | Chak Bhikan |
| 8 | Chak Durga |
| 9 | Chak Ghatak |
| 10 | Chak Ramprosad |
| 11 | Chak Shyam |
| 12 | Chakram |
| 13 | Dakshin Sibrampur |
| 14 | Dangi |
| 15 | Gazipur |
| 16 | Kalaibari |
| 17 | Khidirpur |
| 18 | Majhigram |
| 19 | Meria |
| 20 | Mollapara |
| 21 | Noksha |
| 22 | Paschim Chakismail |
| 23 | Sarangbari |
| 24 | Satais |
| 25 | Suknapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vatpara Gram Panchayat
Vatpara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vatpara 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)
Balurghat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vatpara 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 Vatpara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vatpara Gram Panchayat
Where is Vatpara Gram Panchayat located?
Vatpara Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Vatpara Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Vatpara Gram Panchayat: Badbangi, Baidyanathpara (Og), Bangi (P), Bannapara, and Bhatpara and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Vatpara Gram Panchayat come under?
Vatpara Gram Panchayat comes under Balurghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Vatpara Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vatpara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Vatpara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balurghat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Vatpara Gram Panchayat?
Vatpara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vatpara Gram Panchayat do?
Vatpara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.