Santrapur Gram Panchayat, Keshiary
Santrapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshiary Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Santrapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Ban Deuli, Banshiyar, and Belma. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santrapur Gram Panchayat
Santrapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ban Deuli |
| 2 | Banshiyar |
| 3 | Belma |
| 4 | Chaulkundi |
| 5 | Gobra Gerya |
| 6 | Khejur Kuthi |
| 7 | Kulasini |
| 8 | Mandar |
| 9 | Oldadurga Daspur |
| 10 | Santra Pur |
| 11 | Singai Jamona |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santrapur Gram Panchayat
Santrapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santrapur 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)
Keshiary Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santrapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santrapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santrapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Santrapur Gram Panchayat located?
Santrapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshiary Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santrapur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Santrapur Gram Panchayat: Ban Deuli, Banshiyar, Belma, Chaulkundi, and Gobra Gerya and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Santrapur Gram Panchayat comes under Keshiary Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Santrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santrapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Santrapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Keshiary Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santrapur Gram Panchayat?
Santrapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santrapur Gram Panchayat do?
Santrapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.