Patharghata Gram Panchayat, Matigara
Patharghata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Patharghata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 28 villages, including Baniakhari, Bara Adalpur Dwitiya Khanda, and Bara Gharia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patharghata Gram Panchayat
Patharghata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baniakhari |
| 2 | Bara Adalpur Dwitiya Khanda |
| 3 | Bara Gharia |
| 4 | Chamta |
| 5 | Chamtaguri Chhat |
| 6 | Dhukuria |
| 7 | Fulbari Pataner Chhat |
| 8 | Gaurcharan |
| 9 | Gouri |
| 10 | Guria |
| 11 | Jhauguri |
| 12 | Jhauguri Chhat |
| 13 | Jugibhita |
| 14 | Kamala Barir Chhat |
| 15 | Khaprail |
| 16 | Khok Long Chaat |
| 17 | Khoklong |
| 18 | Khopalasi |
| 19 | Nichitpur |
| 20 | Nimai |
| 21 | Panchakulguri |
| 22 | Patan |
| 23 | Patan Chhat |
| 24 | Patan Jharer Chhat |
| 25 | Pataner Chhat |
| 26 | Rajpairi |
| 27 | Ruhinir Chhat |
| 28 | Ujanu (P) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patharghata Gram Panchayat
Patharghata Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patharghata 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 Patharghata 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 Patharghata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patharghata Gram Panchayat
Where is Patharghata Gram Panchayat located?
Patharghata Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matigara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patharghata Gram Panchayat?
28 villages come under Patharghata Gram Panchayat: Baniakhari, Bara Adalpur Dwitiya Khanda, Bara Gharia, Chamta, and Chamtaguri Chhat and 23 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patharghata Gram Panchayat come under?
Patharghata Gram Panchayat comes under Matigara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Patharghata Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patharghata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Patharghata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matigara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patharghata Gram Panchayat?
Patharghata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patharghata Gram Panchayat do?
Patharghata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.