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