Kapasia Gram Panchayat, Itahar
Kapasia 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. Kapasia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Basudevpur, Bochkapara, and Chandanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kapasia Gram Panchayat
Kapasia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basudevpur |
| 2 | Bochkapara |
| 3 | Chandanpur |
| 4 | Chhilimpur |
| 5 | Churaman |
| 6 | Daldalia Chak |
| 7 | Gauripur |
| 8 | Gopalpur |
| 9 | Jamalpur |
| 10 | Kamardanga |
| 11 | Kapasia |
| 12 | Manainagar |
| 13 | Purushattambari |
| 14 | Tegaj |
| 15 | Titiha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kapasia Gram Panchayat
Kapasia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kapasia 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 Kapasia 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 Kapasia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kapasia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kapasia Gram Panchayat located?
Kapasia Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Itahar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kapasia Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kapasia Gram Panchayat: Basudevpur, Bochkapara, Chandanpur, Chhilimpur, and Churaman and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kapasia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kapasia Gram Panchayat comes under Itahar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kapasia Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kapasia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kapasia 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 Kapasia Gram Panchayat?
Kapasia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kapasia Gram Panchayat do?
Kapasia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.