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