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