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