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