Atpukur Gram Panchayat, Minakhan
Atpukur is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Minakhan Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Atpukur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Atpukur, Behari (P), and Kachurhula. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Atpukur Gram Panchayat
Atpukur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atpukur |
| 2 | Behari (P) |
| 3 | Kachurhula |
| 4 | Sarabaria |
| 5 | Uchildaha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Atpukur Gram Panchayat
Atpukur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Atpukur 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)
Minakhan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atpukur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atpukur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Atpukur Gram Panchayat
Where is Atpukur Gram Panchayat located?
Atpukur Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Minakhan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Atpukur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Atpukur Gram Panchayat: Atpukur, Behari (P), Kachurhula, Sarabaria, and Uchildaha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Atpukur Gram Panchayat come under?
Atpukur Gram Panchayat comes under Minakhan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Atpukur Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atpukur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Atpukur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Minakhan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Atpukur Gram Panchayat?
Atpukur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Atpukur Gram Panchayat do?
Atpukur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.