Maniram Gram Panchayat, Naxal Bari
Maniram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Maniram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Bara Maniram, Belgachi, and Chhota Ganja. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maniram Gram Panchayat
Maniram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Maniram |
| 2 | Belgachi |
| 3 | Chhota Ganja |
| 4 | Chhota Ganjer Chhat |
| 5 | Chhota Maniram |
| 6 | Dayaram |
| 7 | Dhakna |
| 8 | Dhanibanir Chhat |
| 9 | Jhabar Chhat |
| 10 | Ketugabur |
| 11 | Kilaram |
| 12 | Lohasing |
| 13 | Manjha Tea Garden |
| 14 | Marapur |
| 15 | Mechi Forest |
| 16 | Mir Jangla |
| 17 | Mirjangler Chhat |
| 18 | Nehal |
| 19 | Pataram |
| 20 | Sirsia Tea Garden |
| 21 | Siubar |
| 22 | Surajbar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maniram Gram Panchayat
Maniram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maniram 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 Maniram 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 Maniram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maniram Gram Panchayat
Where is Maniram Gram Panchayat located?
Maniram Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maniram Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Maniram Gram Panchayat: Bara Maniram, Belgachi, Chhota Ganja, Chhota Ganjer Chhat, and Chhota Maniram and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maniram Gram Panchayat come under?
Maniram Gram Panchayat comes under Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Maniram Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maniram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Maniram 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 Maniram Gram Panchayat?
Maniram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maniram Gram Panchayat do?
Maniram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.