Rajadanga Gram Panchayat, Kranti
Rajadanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kranti Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Rajadanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Anandapur, Anandapur Tea Garden, and Apalchand Forest. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Rajadanga Gram Panchayat
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapur |
| 2 | Anandapur Tea Garden |
| 3 | Apalchand Forest |
| 4 | Bara Gharia |
| 5 | Dakshin Hanskhali |
| 6 | Dhalabari |
| 7 | Kodalkati |
| 8 | Rajadanga |
| 9 | Uttar Chengmari |
| 10 | Uttar Hanskhali |
| 11 | Uttar Majhgram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rajadanga Gram Panchayat
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rajadanga 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)
Kranti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rajadanga 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 Rajadanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rajadanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Rajadanga Gram Panchayat located?
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kranti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Rajadanga Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Rajadanga Gram Panchayat: Anandapur, Anandapur Tea Garden, Apalchand Forest, Bara Gharia, and Dakshin Hanskhali and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Rajadanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat comes under Kranti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Rajadanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rajadanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Rajadanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kranti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Rajadanga Gram Panchayat?
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Rajadanga Gram Panchayat do?
Rajadanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.