Singi Gram Panchayat, Katwa-Ii
Singi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Singi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Amul, Bara Meigachhi, and Bhatna Pekua. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Singi Gram Panchayat
Singi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amul |
| 2 | Bara Meigachhi |
| 3 | Bhatna Pekua |
| 4 | Chandpur |
| 5 | Chhota Meigachhi |
| 6 | Gaurdanga |
| 7 | Ghumuria |
| 8 | Malancha |
| 9 | Mallikpur |
| 10 | Okarsha |
| 11 | Okidattapur |
| 12 | Sagarpur |
| 13 | Simulgachhi |
| 14 | Singi |
| 15 | Tantpara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Singi Gram Panchayat
Singi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Singi 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)
Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Singi 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 Singi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Singi Gram Panchayat
Where is Singi Gram Panchayat located?
Singi Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Singi Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Singi Gram Panchayat: Amul, Bara Meigachhi, Bhatna Pekua, Chandpur, and Chhota Meigachhi and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Singi Gram Panchayat come under?
Singi Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Singi Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Singi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Singi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Singi Gram Panchayat?
Singi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Singi Gram Panchayat do?
Singi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.