Shasan Gram Panchayat, Barasat-Ii
Shasan is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-Ii Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Shasan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bil Bheli, Chakshason, and Chowlpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shasan Gram Panchayat
Shasan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bil Bheli |
| 2 | Chakshason |
| 3 | Chowlpur |
| 4 | Ghoradaria |
| 5 | Kalikapur |
| 6 | Khamar Nowabad |
| 7 | Khamar Rameshwarpur |
| 8 | Kharigachhi Chaturbhujpur |
| 9 | Kola |
| 10 | Majlishpur |
| 11 | Malrameswarpur |
| 12 | Mitpukuria |
| 13 | Sasan |
| 14 | Tehatta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shasan Gram Panchayat
Shasan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shasan 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shasan 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 Shasan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shasan Gram Panchayat
Where is Shasan Gram Panchayat located?
Shasan Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shasan Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Shasan Gram Panchayat: Bil Bheli, Chakshason, Chowlpur, Ghoradaria, and Kalikapur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shasan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shasan Gram Panchayat comes under Barasat-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Shasan Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shasan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shasan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barasat-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shasan Gram Panchayat?
Shasan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shasan Gram Panchayat do?
Shasan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.