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