Barnis Gram Panchayat, Maynaguri
Barnis is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Maynaguri Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Barnis Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Barnes, Dakshin Marichbari, and Dakshin Putimari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barnis Gram Panchayat
Barnis Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes |
| 2 | Dakshin Marichbari |
| 3 | Dakshin Putimari |
| 4 | Dakshin Sisuabari |
| 5 | Dakshin Ulladabari |
| 6 | Gopalganj |
| 7 | Sisuabari |
| 8 | Ulladabri |
| 9 | Uttar Dangapara |
| 10 | Uttar Marichbari |
| 11 | Uttar Putimari |
| 12 | Uttar Sisuabari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barnis Gram Panchayat
Barnis Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barnis 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)
Maynaguri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barnis 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 Barnis Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barnis Gram Panchayat
Where is Barnis Gram Panchayat located?
Barnis Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Maynaguri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barnis Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Barnis Gram Panchayat: Barnes, Dakshin Marichbari, Dakshin Putimari, Dakshin Sisuabari, and Dakshin Ulladabari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barnis Gram Panchayat come under?
Barnis Gram Panchayat comes under Maynaguri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Barnis Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barnis Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barnis Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maynaguri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barnis Gram Panchayat?
Barnis Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barnis Gram Panchayat do?
Barnis Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.