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