Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat, Goalpokher - I
Goagaon-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bajibhokra, Balichaur, and Bangaon. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat
Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajibhokra |
| 2 | Balichaur |
| 3 | Bangaon |
| 4 | Bhagabanpur |
| 5 | Chapwa |
| 6 | Dakshin Chhipi |
| 7 | Dakshin Talbari |
| 8 | Goagaon |
| 9 | Khichra |
| 10 | Khora |
| 11 | Majgaon |
| 12 | Sirnia |
| 13 | Uttar Chhipi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat
Goagaon-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)
Goagaon-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)
Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goagaon-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 Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat located?
Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat: Bajibhokra, Balichaur, Bangaon, Bhagabanpur, and Chapwa and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat comes under Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat?
Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat do?
Goagaon-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.