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