Atharakhai Gram Panchayat, Matigara
Atharakhai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Atharakhai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bairatisal (Ct), Bara Mohansingh (Ct), and Bataliguri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Atharakhai Gram Panchayat
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairatisal (Ct) |
| 2 | Bara Mohansingh (Ct) |
| 3 | Bataliguri |
| 4 | Dumriguri Chhat |
| 5 | Jitu (Ct) |
| 6 | Lachka |
| 7 | Lalsara Chhat |
| 8 | Nengtichhara |
| 9 | Rangia |
| 10 | Tari (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Atharakhai Gram Panchayat
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Atharakhai 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)
Matigara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atharakhai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atharakhai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Atharakhai Gram Panchayat
Where is Atharakhai Gram Panchayat located?
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Atharakhai Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Atharakhai Gram Panchayat: Bairatisal (Ct), Bara Mohansingh (Ct), Bataliguri, Dumriguri Chhat, Jitu (Ct), Lachka, Lalsara Chhat, Nengtichhara, Rangia, and Tari (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Atharakhai Gram Panchayat come under?
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat comes under Matigara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Atharakhai Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atharakhai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Atharakhai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matigara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Atharakhai Gram Panchayat?
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Atharakhai Gram Panchayat do?
Atharakhai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.