Sultanpur Gram Panchayat, Ghatal
Sultanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Sultanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Balidanga, Dewanchak, and Gobindapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sultanpur Gram Panchayat
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balidanga |
| 2 | Dewanchak |
| 3 | Gobindapur |
| 4 | Kalisa |
| 5 | Kamdebpur |
| 6 | Konora |
| 7 | Kuran |
| 8 | Lakshanpur |
| 9 | Narayanchak |
| 10 | Ramchandrapur |
| 11 | Ranjapur |
| 12 | Saoyai |
| 13 | Srimantapur |
| 14 | Sultanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sultanpur Gram Panchayat
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sultanpur 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)
Ghatal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sultanpur 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 Sultanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sultanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sultanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sultanpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Sultanpur Gram Panchayat: Balidanga, Dewanchak, Gobindapur, Kalisa, and Kamdebpur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sultanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Ghatal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sultanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sultanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sultanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghatal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sultanpur Gram Panchayat?
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sultanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Sultanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.