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