Changmari Gram Panchayat, Kranti
Changmari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kranti Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Changmari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Apalchand, Chengmari Dangapara, and Chengmari Forest. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Changmari Gram Panchayat
Changmari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apalchand |
| 2 | Chengmari Dangapara |
| 3 | Chengmari Forest |
| 4 | Chengmarihat |
| 5 | Gochimari |
| 6 | Golabari |
| 7 | Jogesh Chandra Tea Garden |
| 8 | Mal Hati Forest |
| 9 | Neolabasti |
| 10 | Paschim Dolaigaon |
| 11 | Purbba Dolaicaon |
| 12 | Sidabari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Changmari Gram Panchayat
Changmari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Changmari 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)
Kranti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Changmari 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 Changmari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Changmari Gram Panchayat
Where is Changmari Gram Panchayat located?
Changmari Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kranti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Changmari Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Changmari Gram Panchayat: Apalchand, Chengmari Dangapara, Chengmari Forest, Chengmarihat, and Gochimari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Changmari Gram Panchayat come under?
Changmari Gram Panchayat comes under Kranti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Changmari Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Changmari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Changmari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kranti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Changmari Gram Panchayat?
Changmari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Changmari Gram Panchayat do?
Changmari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.