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