Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat, Khandaghosh
Shankari-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Aimakheger, Chak Sultan, and Krishnanagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aimakheger |
| 2 | Chak Sultan |
| 3 | Krishnanagar |
| 4 | Maur |
| 5 | Palashdanga |
| 6 | Shankari |
| 7 | Shikarpur |
| 8 | Telun |
| 9 | Ulkunda |
| 10 | Wania |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shankari-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Shankari-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat: Aimakheger, Chak Sultan, Krishnanagar, Maur, Palashdanga, Shankari, Shikarpur, Telun, Ulkunda, and Wania.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shankari-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Shankari-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.