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