Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat, Phansidewa
Jalas-Nijamtara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Phansidewa Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bara Pathuram, Bhushibhita, and Chhota Pathuram. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Pathuram |
| 2 | Bhushibhita |
| 3 | Chhota Pathuram |
| 4 | Dwarabaksa |
| 5 | Guabari |
| 6 | Hatiram |
| 7 | Kalaram |
| 8 | Kashiram |
| 9 | Laldas |
| 10 | Liusipukuri |
| 11 | Mahammadbaksa |
| 12 | Narayan |
| 13 | Nirmmal |
| 14 | Radha |
| 15 | Rahamu |
| 16 | Rupandighi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jalas-Nijamtara 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 Jalas-Nijamtara 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 Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat
Where is Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat located?
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Phansidewa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat: Bara Pathuram, Bhushibhita, Chhota Pathuram, Dwarabaksa, and Guabari and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat comes under Phansidewa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phansidewa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat?
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat do?
Jalas-Nijamtara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.