Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat, Karandighi
Lahutara-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Belbari, Bhagdoarin, and Dhangaon. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat
Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belbari |
| 2 | Bhagdoarin |
| 3 | Dhangaon |
| 4 | Dulepur |
| 5 | Gaigaon |
| 6 | Gorul Bhasa |
| 7 | Jotilamat |
| 8 | Keshopur |
| 9 | Lahutara |
| 10 | Purba Mohanpur |
| 11 | Purba Pipla |
| 12 | Sabdhan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat
Lahutara-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)
Lahutara-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)
Karandighi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lahutara-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 Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat located?
Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat: Belbari, Bhagdoarin, Dhangaon, Dulepur, and Gaigaon and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat comes under Karandighi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karandighi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat?
Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat do?
Lahutara-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.