Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat, Islampur
Matikunda-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Islampur Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bolhanja, Chapasar, and Iluabari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat
Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bolhanja |
| 2 | Chapasar |
| 3 | Iluabari |
| 4 | Matikunda |
| 5 | Nachankula |
| 6 | Phulbari |
| 7 | Tarabari |
| 8 | Uttar Tuthipakar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat
Matikunda-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)
Matikunda-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)
Islampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matikunda-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 Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat located?
Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Islampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat: Bolhanja, Chapasar, Iluabari, Matikunda, Nachankula, Phulbari, Tarabari, and Uttar Tuthipakar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat comes under Islampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Islampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat?
Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat do?
Matikunda-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.