Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat, Ferrargunj
Shoal Bay is a Gram Panchayat located in the South Andamans district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It falls under the Ferrargunj Block Panchayat and South Andamans Zila Parishad. Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Maymyo (Efa), Shoal Bay (Rv), and Shoal Bay 17 (Fc). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maymyo (Efa) |
| 2 | Shoal Bay (Rv) |
| 3 | Shoal Bay 17 (Fc) |
| 4 | Shoal Bay 19 (Fc) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat is part of Andaman And Nicobar Islands's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shoal Bay 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)
Ferrargunj Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
South Andamans Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat
Where is Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat located?
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat is located in the South Andamans district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It falls under the Ferrargunj Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat: Maymyo (Efa), Shoal Bay (Rv), Shoal Bay 17 (Fc), and Shoal Bay 19 (Fc).
Which Block Panchayat does Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat come under?
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat comes under Ferrargunj Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South Andamans district.
Which District Panchayat does Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat come under?
South Andamans Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andaman And Nicobar Islands have?
Andaman And Nicobar Islands follows a three-tier structure. Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ferrargunj Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and South Andamans Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat?
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat do?
Shoal Bay Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.