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