Itahar Gram Panchayat, Itahar
Itahar 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. Itahar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 28 villages, including Algram, Arazi Kashiabari, and Bagbari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Itahar Gram Panchayat
Itahar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Algram |
| 2 | Arazi Kashiabari |
| 3 | Bagbari |
| 4 | Balarampur |
| 5 | Banbol |
| 6 | Bankur |
| 7 | Banshthupi |
| 8 | Bhadrashila |
| 9 | Bidhibari |
| 10 | Chalnia |
| 11 | Digna |
| 12 | Garia |
| 13 | Gatlu |
| 14 | Ghera |
| 15 | Itahar (Ct) |
| 16 | Kamalpur |
| 17 | Khamrua |
| 18 | Mirzatpur |
| 19 | Paikpara |
| 20 | Porsha |
| 21 | Ramdanga |
| 22 | Ranipur |
| 23 | Sahapur |
| 24 | Sohair |
| 25 | Sripur |
| 26 | Suliapara |
| 27 | Tiarbati |
| 28 | Ujantor |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Itahar Gram Panchayat
Itahar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Itahar 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 Itahar 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 Itahar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Itahar Gram Panchayat
Where is Itahar Gram Panchayat located?
Itahar Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Itahar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Itahar Gram Panchayat?
28 villages come under Itahar Gram Panchayat: Algram, Arazi Kashiabari, Bagbari, Balarampur, and Banbol and 23 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Itahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Itahar Gram Panchayat comes under Itahar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Itahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Itahar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Itahar 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 Itahar Gram Panchayat?
Itahar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Itahar Gram Panchayat do?
Itahar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.