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