Marnai Gram Panchayat, Itahar
Marnai 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. Marnai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bagduma, Bangar, and Barhatti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Marnai Gram Panchayat
Marnai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagduma |
| 2 | Bangar |
| 3 | Barhatti |
| 4 | Barot |
| 5 | Basratpur |
| 6 | Birnagar |
| 7 | Ghritatala |
| 8 | Gopibati |
| 9 | Kaliganj |
| 10 | Khuniabari |
| 11 | Koarpur |
| 12 | Kunarhat |
| 13 | Madhuban |
| 14 | Malanchi |
| 15 | Marnai |
| 16 | Mirzadighi |
| 17 | Patinahar |
| 18 | Rajkot |
| 19 | Shishai |
| 20 | Tharais |
| 21 | Thilbil |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Marnai Gram Panchayat
Marnai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Marnai 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 Marnai 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 Marnai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Marnai Gram Panchayat
Where is Marnai Gram Panchayat located?
Marnai Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Itahar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Marnai Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Marnai Gram Panchayat: Bagduma, Bangar, Barhatti, Barot, and Basratpur and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Marnai Gram Panchayat come under?
Marnai Gram Panchayat comes under Itahar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Marnai Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marnai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Marnai 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 Marnai Gram Panchayat?
Marnai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Marnai Gram Panchayat do?
Marnai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.