Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat, Karandighi
Altapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Altapur, Balia, and Bihanagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Altapur |
| 2 | Balia |
| 3 | Bihanagar |
| 4 | Bilaspur |
| 5 | Ibrahimpur |
| 6 | Jhabradangi |
| 7 | Jujharpur |
| 8 | Kuhator |
| 9 | Machhali |
| 10 | Nakol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Altapur-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Altapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat: Altapur, Balia, Bihanagar, Bilaspur, Ibrahimpur, Jhabradangi, Jujharpur, Kuhator, Machhali, and Nakol.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Karandighi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Altapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Altapur-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.