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