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