Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat, Naxal Bari
Upper 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. Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Barabhita, Bhujia Bani, and Dakshin Bagdogra (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat
Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barabhita |
| 2 | Bhujia Bani |
| 3 | Dakshin Bagdogra (Ct) |
| 4 | Dalkajhar Forest |
| 5 | Kamalpur |
| 6 | M.M.Terai |
| 7 | Ord Terai Tea Garden |
| 8 | Trihana Tea Garden |
| 9 | Uttar Bagdogra (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat
Upper 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)
Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat
Where is Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat located?
Upper 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 Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat: Barabhita, Bhujia Bani, Dakshin Bagdogra (Ct), Dalkajhar Forest, Kamalpur, M.M.Terai, Ord Terai Tea Garden, Trihana Tea Garden, and Uttar Bagdogra (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat come under?
Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat comes under Naxal Bari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darjeeling district.
Which District Panchayat does Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat come under?
Darjeeling Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Upper 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 Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat?
Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat do?
Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.