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