Pratappur Gram Panchayat, Faridpur - Durgapur
Pratappur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Faridpur - Durgapur Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Pratappur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Banshia, Baragaria, and Dhabani. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pratappur Gram Panchayat
Pratappur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banshia |
| 2 | Baragaria |
| 3 | Dhabani |
| 4 | Gopendanga |
| 5 | Jagannathpur |
| 6 | Jamgara |
| 7 | Kalikapur |
| 8 | Kalinagar |
| 9 | Katabera |
| 10 | Kendula |
| 11 | Khatgaria |
| 12 | Nachan |
| 13 | Pratappur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pratappur Gram Panchayat
Pratappur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pratappur 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)
Faridpur - Durgapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pratappur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pratappur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pratappur Gram Panchayat
Where is Pratappur Gram Panchayat located?
Pratappur Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Faridpur - Durgapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pratappur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Pratappur Gram Panchayat: Banshia, Baragaria, Dhabani, Gopendanga, and Jagannathpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pratappur Gram Panchayat come under?
Pratappur Gram Panchayat comes under Faridpur - Durgapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Pratappur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pratappur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pratappur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Faridpur - Durgapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pratappur Gram Panchayat?
Pratappur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pratappur Gram Panchayat do?
Pratappur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.