Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat, Kharibari
Raniganj-Panishali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kharibari Panchayat Samiti and Darjeeling Zila Parishad. Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Alokjhari, Antaram, and Badora. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alokjhari |
| 2 | Antaram |
| 3 | Badora |
| 4 | Bajarur Chhat |
| 5 | Balahijhora |
| 6 | Barsadbhita |
| 7 | Bhulka |
| 8 | Budhsing |
| 9 | Chayansing |
| 10 | Chunilal |
| 11 | Dohaguri |
| 12 | Gandagal |
| 13 | Jamatulla |
| 14 | Jibansing |
| 15 | Kelabari |
| 16 | Kungarpur |
| 17 | Madan |
| 18 | Maynaguri |
| 19 | Paschim Rambandh |
| 20 | Saheburam |
| 21 | Shyamdhan (Ct) |
| 22 | Tukriajhar Forest |
| 23 | Uttar Ramdhan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raniganj-Panishali 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)
Kharibari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj-Panishali 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 Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat
Where is Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat located?
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kharibari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat: Alokjhari, Antaram, Badora, Bajarur Chhat, and Balahijhora and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat come under?
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat comes under Kharibari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kharibari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darjeeling Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat?
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat do?
Raniganj-Panishali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.