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