Kashimpur Gram Panchayat, Barasat-I
Kashimpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Kashimpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chandrapur (Ct), Charkhara, and Digha (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kashimpur Gram Panchayat
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrapur (Ct) |
| 2 | Charkhara |
| 3 | Digha (Ct) |
| 4 | Jirat |
| 5 | Kashimpur |
| 6 | Narasinghapur |
| 7 | Patincha |
| 8 | Santoshpur |
| 9 | Shibalaya (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kashimpur Gram Panchayat
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kashimpur 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)
Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kashimpur 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 Kashimpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kashimpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kashimpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kashimpur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kashimpur Gram Panchayat: Chandrapur (Ct), Charkhara, Digha (Ct), Jirat, Kashimpur, Narasinghapur, Patincha, Santoshpur, and Shibalaya (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kashimpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat comes under Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Kashimpur Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kashimpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kashimpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kashimpur Gram Panchayat?
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kashimpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kashimpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.