Shashanga Gram Panchayat, Khandaghosh
Shashanga 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. Shashanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Atkulya, Chandipur, and Dharmmapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shashanga Gram Panchayat
Shashanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atkulya |
| 2 | Chandipur |
| 3 | Dharmmapur |
| 4 | Gaitanpur |
| 5 | Gharkura |
| 6 | Keleti |
| 7 | Kumirkola |
| 8 | Masila |
| 9 | Napara |
| 10 | Naricha |
| 11 | Nichintapur |
| 12 | Padua |
| 13 | Rupsa |
| 14 | Salun |
| 15 | Shashanga |
| 16 | Tildanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shashanga Gram Panchayat
Shashanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shashanga 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 Shashanga 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 Shashanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shashanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Shashanga Gram Panchayat located?
Shashanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shashanga Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Shashanga Gram Panchayat: Atkulya, Chandipur, Dharmmapur, Gaitanpur, and Gharkura and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shashanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Shashanga Gram Panchayat comes under Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Shashanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shashanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shashanga 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 Shashanga Gram Panchayat?
Shashanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shashanga Gram Panchayat do?
Shashanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.