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