Shamuktala Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-Ii
Shamuktala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Shamuktala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baniadabri, Baniagaon, and Garokhuta. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shamuktala Gram Panchayat
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baniadabri |
| 2 | Baniagaon |
| 3 | Garokhuta |
| 4 | Jaypur |
| 5 | Kadampur |
| 6 | Patotola |
| 7 | Pukhuria |
| 8 | Purba Jitpur |
| 9 | Sambalpur |
| 10 | Samuktola (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shamuktala Gram Panchayat
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shamuktala 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)
Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamuktala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamuktala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shamuktala Gram Panchayat
Where is Shamuktala Gram Panchayat located?
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shamuktala Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Shamuktala Gram Panchayat: Baniadabri, Baniagaon, Garokhuta, Jaypur, Kadampur, Patotola, Pukhuria, Purba Jitpur, Sambalpur, and Samuktola (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shamuktala Gram Panchayat come under?
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Shamuktala Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamuktala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shamuktala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shamuktala Gram Panchayat?
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shamuktala Gram Panchayat do?
Shamuktala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.