Sahaspur Gram Panchayat, Indus
Sahaspur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Sahaspur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Arapur, Ashwinpur, and Baikuntha Pur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sahaspur Gram Panchayat
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapur |
| 2 | Ashwinpur |
| 3 | Baikuntha Pur |
| 4 | Banberia |
| 5 | Berghosh |
| 6 | Bhurbandi |
| 7 | Bihar Pushkarini |
| 8 | Borajpota |
| 9 | Chak Rabia |
| 10 | Charigram |
| 11 | Dhamur |
| 12 | Dharmapur |
| 13 | Dongalan |
| 14 | Goala Pushkarini |
| 15 | Gopalpur |
| 16 | Haldi |
| 17 | Kharra |
| 18 | Manoharpur |
| 19 | Musarbar |
| 20 | Narayanpur |
| 21 | Palashi |
| 22 | Patan |
| 23 | Shashpur |
| 24 | Shuri Pushkarini |
| 25 | Thakurani Dighi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sahaspur Gram Panchayat
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sahaspur 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)
Indus Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahaspur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahaspur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sahaspur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sahaspur Gram Panchayat located?
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sahaspur Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Sahaspur Gram Panchayat: Arapur, Ashwinpur, Baikuntha Pur, Banberia, and Berghosh and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sahaspur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat comes under Indus Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Sahaspur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahaspur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sahaspur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Indus Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sahaspur Gram Panchayat?
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sahaspur Gram Panchayat do?
Sahaspur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.