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