Chhayghara Gram Panchayat, Itahar
Chhayghara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Itahar Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Chhayghara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bara Kundana (H), Baul (H), and Beldangi (H). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhayghara Gram Panchayat
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Kundana (H) |
| 2 | Baul (H) |
| 3 | Beldangi (H) |
| 4 | Chhayghara (H) |
| 5 | Khorna (H) |
| 6 | Kochpara (H) |
| 7 | Mulahat (H) |
| 8 | Panpara (H) |
| 9 | Simuldanga (H) |
| 10 | Tiabari (H) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhayghara Gram Panchayat
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhayghara 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)
Itahar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhayghara 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 Chhayghara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhayghara Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhayghara Gram Panchayat located?
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Itahar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhayghara Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Chhayghara Gram Panchayat: Bara Kundana (H), Baul (H), Beldangi (H), Chhayghara (H), Khorna (H), Kochpara (H), Mulahat (H), Panpara (H), Simuldanga (H), and Tiabari (H).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhayghara Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat comes under Itahar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhayghara Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhayghara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chhayghara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Itahar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhayghara Gram Panchayat?
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhayghara Gram Panchayat do?
Chhayghara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.