Champasari Gram Panchayat, Matigara
Champasari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Champasari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Champasari, Champasari Chhat, and Daknikata (P). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Champasari Gram Panchayat
Champasari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Champasari |
| 2 | Champasari Chhat |
| 3 | Daknikata (P) |
| 4 | Damragayer Chhat |
| 5 | Duramarir Chhat |
| 6 | Foutsingher Chhat |
| 7 | Galmakhari |
| 8 | Jadubhitar Chhat |
| 9 | Kalabari |
| 10 | Kalkut (Ct) |
| 11 | Karaibari |
| 12 | Mahatram |
| 13 | Mahishmari |
| 14 | Malahar |
| 15 | Mohorgon Tea Garden |
| 16 | Nunu Bairagi |
| 17 | Palash |
| 18 | Panchanai |
| 19 | Purba Karai Barir Chhat |
| 20 | Rupan Chhat |
| 21 | Salbari Chhat Pratham Khanda |
| 22 | Sisabari |
| 23 | Sivok Hill Forest |
| 24 | Sivoke Forest |
| 25 | Udaysing |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Champasari Gram Panchayat
Champasari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Champasari 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 Champasari 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 Champasari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Champasari Gram Panchayat
Where is Champasari Gram Panchayat located?
Champasari Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Champasari Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Champasari Gram Panchayat: Champasari, Champasari Chhat, Daknikata (P), Damragayer Chhat, and Duramarir Chhat and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Champasari Gram Panchayat come under?
Champasari Gram Panchayat comes under Matigara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Champasari Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Champasari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Champasari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matigara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Champasari Gram Panchayat?
Champasari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Champasari Gram Panchayat do?
Champasari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.