Pokharia Gram Panchayat, Goalpokher - I
Pokharia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Pokharia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Dauapara, Deona (West), and Ikarchala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Pokharia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dauapara |
| 2 | Deona (West) |
| 3 | Ikarchala |
| 4 | Kalubhita |
| 5 | Laskargaon |
| 6 | Majhok |
| 7 | Masnabhita |
| 8 | Nando |
| 9 | Pokharia |
| 10 | Pokharia Dargabasti |
| 11 | Purbba Pamal |
| 12 | Sarnabari |
| 13 | Teliapokhar |
| 14 | Uttar Ukasbhasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pokharia 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)
Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokharia 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 Pokharia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Where is Pokharia Gram Panchayat located?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pokharia Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Pokharia Gram Panchayat: Dauapara, Deona (West), Ikarchala, Kalubhita, and Laskargaon and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat comes under Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokharia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pokharia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goalpokher - I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pokharia Gram Panchayat?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pokharia Gram Panchayat do?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.