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