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