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