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