Shashati Gram Panchayat, Shyampur-Ii
Shashati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shyampur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Shashati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Gaurangapur, Khajri, and Mukundapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shashati Gram Panchayat
Shashati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gaurangapur |
| 2 | Khajri |
| 3 | Mukundapur |
| 4 | Pashchim Basudebpur |
| 5 | Ramnagar |
| 6 | Shashati (Ct) |
| 7 | Sultanpur |
| 8 | Tripurapur |
| 9 | Uddhabpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shashati Gram Panchayat
Shashati Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shashati 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)
Shyampur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shashati 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 Shashati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shashati Gram Panchayat
Where is Shashati Gram Panchayat located?
Shashati Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shyampur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shashati Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Shashati Gram Panchayat: Gaurangapur, Khajri, Mukundapur, Pashchim Basudebpur, Ramnagar, Shashati (Ct), Sultanpur, Tripurapur, and Uddhabpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shashati Gram Panchayat come under?
Shashati Gram Panchayat comes under Shyampur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Shashati Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shashati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shashati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shyampur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Howrah Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shashati Gram Panchayat?
Shashati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shashati Gram Panchayat do?
Shashati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.