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