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