Samsi Gram Panchayat, Ratua-I
Samsi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Samsi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Amar Singhi, Andhirampara, and Bhado. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Samsi Gram Panchayat
Samsi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amar Singhi |
| 2 | Andhirampara |
| 3 | Bhado |
| 4 | Chhabilpara |
| 5 | Gangarampara |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Harekrishnapur |
| 8 | Mahespur |
| 9 | Matiganj |
| 10 | Parakaram |
| 11 | Ratanpur |
| 12 | Samshi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Samsi Gram Panchayat
Samsi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Samsi 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)
Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samsi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samsi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Samsi Gram Panchayat
Where is Samsi Gram Panchayat located?
Samsi Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Samsi Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Samsi Gram Panchayat: Amar Singhi, Andhirampara, Bhado, Chhabilpara, and Gangarampara and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Samsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Samsi Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Samsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samsi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Samsi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Samsi Gram Panchayat?
Samsi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Samsi Gram Panchayat do?
Samsi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.