Altapur-I Gram Panchayat, Karandighi
Altapur-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Altapur-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bamhol, Barapataul, and Barua. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Altapur-I Gram Panchayat
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamhol |
| 2 | Barapataul |
| 3 | Barua |
| 4 | Bhikhanpur |
| 5 | Dakshin Mohanpur |
| 6 | Gobindapur |
| 7 | Khowaspur |
| 8 | Kismat Altapur |
| 9 | Kurigaon |
| 10 | Lodipur |
| 11 | Minapur |
| 12 | Raghopur |
| 13 | Temarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Altapur-I Gram Panchayat
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Altapur-I 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)
Karandighi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Altapur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Altapur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Altapur-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Altapur-I Gram Panchayat located?
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Altapur-I Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Altapur-I Gram Panchayat: Bamhol, Barapataul, Barua, Bhikhanpur, and Dakshin Mohanpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Altapur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat comes under Karandighi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Altapur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Altapur-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Altapur-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karandighi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Altapur-I Gram Panchayat?
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Altapur-I Gram Panchayat do?
Altapur-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.