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