Gossaipur Gram Panchayat, Naxal Bari
Gossaipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Gossaipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bharatsing, Bhujia Banir Chhat, and Lalman (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gossaipur Gram Panchayat
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharatsing |
| 2 | Bhujia Banir Chhat |
| 3 | Lalman (Ct) |
| 4 | Putimari |
| 5 | Rajajhar |
| 6 | Rangapani |
| 7 | Ranidanga |
| 8 | Shaibhita |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gossaipur Gram Panchayat
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gossaipur 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)
Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gossaipur 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 Gossaipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gossaipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Gossaipur Gram Panchayat located?
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gossaipur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Gossaipur Gram Panchayat: Bharatsing, Bhujia Banir Chhat, Lalman (Ct), Putimari, Rajajhar, Rangapani, Ranidanga, and Shaibhita.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gossaipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat comes under Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Gossaipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gossaipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gossaipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gossaipur Gram Panchayat?
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gossaipur Gram Panchayat do?
Gossaipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.