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