Panskura-I Gram Panchayat, Panskura-I

Panskura-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Panskura-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Panskura-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Dakshin Mechgram, Janabar, and Laskardighi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Panskura-I Gram Panchayat

Panskura-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dakshin Mechgram
2Janabar
3Laskardighi
4Mahatpur
5Purbba Pitpur
6Shanktikri
7Uttar Mechgram
8Uttar Palsa

Panchayati Raj Structure for Panskura-I Gram Panchayat

Panskura-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)

Panskura-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)

Panskura-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panskura-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panskura-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Panskura-I Gram Panchayat

Where is Panskura-I Gram Panchayat located?

Panskura-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Panskura-I Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Panskura-I Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Panskura-I Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Mechgram, Janabar, Laskardighi, Mahatpur, Purbba Pitpur, Shanktikri, Uttar Mechgram, and Uttar Palsa.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Panskura-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Panskura-I Gram Panchayat comes under Panskura-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.

Which District Panchayat does Panskura-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panskura-I Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Panskura-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Panskura-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Panskura-I Gram Panchayat?

Panskura-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Panskura-I Gram Panchayat do?

Panskura-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.