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