Sudpur Gram Panchayat, Katwa-I
Sudpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Sudpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Arangabad, Baghtikari (P), and Chaudhak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sudpur Gram Panchayat
Sudpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arangabad |
| 2 | Baghtikari (P) |
| 3 | Chaudhak |
| 4 | Depara |
| 5 | Gopkhanji |
| 6 | Kalyanbati |
| 7 | Mera |
| 8 | Mostafapur |
| 9 | Nalahati |
| 10 | Narayanpur |
| 11 | Nasipur (P) |
| 12 | Paschim Bijnagar |
| 13 | Purbba Bijnagar |
| 14 | Radhakrishnapur |
| 15 | Sudpur |
| 16 | Tikarkhanji |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sudpur Gram Panchayat
Sudpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sudpur 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-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sudpur 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 Sudpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sudpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sudpur Gram Panchayat located?
Sudpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sudpur Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Sudpur Gram Panchayat: Arangabad, Baghtikari (P), Chaudhak, Depara, and Gopkhanji and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sudpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sudpur Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Sudpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sudpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sudpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sudpur Gram Panchayat?
Sudpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sudpur Gram Panchayat do?
Sudpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.