Masat Gram Panchayat, Chanditala-I
Masat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanditala-I Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Masat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Aushbati, Azabnagar, and Banamalipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Masat Gram Panchayat
Masat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aushbati |
| 2 | Azabnagar |
| 3 | Banamalipur |
| 4 | Chhunche |
| 5 | Krishnanagar |
| 6 | Masat (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Masat Gram Panchayat
Masat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Masat 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)
Chanditala-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Masat 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 Masat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Masat Gram Panchayat
Where is Masat Gram Panchayat located?
Masat Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanditala-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Masat Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Masat Gram Panchayat: Aushbati, Azabnagar, Banamalipur, Chhunche, Krishnanagar, and Masat (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Masat Gram Panchayat come under?
Masat Gram Panchayat comes under Chanditala-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Masat Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Masat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Masat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chanditala-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Masat Gram Panchayat?
Masat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Masat Gram Panchayat do?
Masat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.