Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat, Matiali
Bidhannagar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matiali Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bara Dighi, Mathachulka, and Nakhati Tea Garden. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Dighi |
| 2 | Mathachulka |
| 3 | Nakhati Tea Garden |
| 4 | Neora Majhiali |
| 5 | Paschim Batabari |
| 6 | Salbari |
| 7 | Son Gachhi Tea Garden |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bidhannagar 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)
Matiali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bidhannagar 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 Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat located?
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Matiali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat: Bara Dighi, Mathachulka, Nakhati Tea Garden, Neora Majhiali, Paschim Batabari, Salbari, and Son Gachhi Tea Garden.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat comes under Matiali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matiali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat?
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat do?
Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.