Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat, Banarhat
Banarhat-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Banarhat Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Banarhat Ct, Banarhat Ct, and Banarhat Tea Garden (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat
Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banarhat Ct |
| 2 | Banarhat Ct |
| 3 | Banarhat Tea Garden (Ct) |
| 4 | Gendrapara Tea Garden (D) |
| 5 | Karbala Tea Garden (D) |
| 6 | Mogalkata Tea Garden (D) |
| 7 | Totopara Tea Garden (D) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat
Banarhat-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)
Banarhat-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)
Banarhat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banarhat-I 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 Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat located?
Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Banarhat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat: Banarhat Ct, Banarhat Ct, Banarhat Tea Garden (Ct), Gendrapara Tea Garden (D), Karbala Tea Garden (D), Mogalkata Tea Garden (D), and Totopara Tea Garden (D).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat comes under Banarhat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Banarhat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat?
Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat do?
Banarhat-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.