Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat, Shahid Matangini
Shantipur-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Baragechhe, Guluria, and Kakdihi (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat
Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baragechhe |
| 2 | Guluria |
| 3 | Kakdihi (Ct) |
| 4 | Shantipur (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat
Shantipur-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)
Shantipur-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)
Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shantipur-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 Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat located?
Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat: Baragechhe, Guluria, Kakdihi (Ct), and Shantipur (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat comes under Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat?
Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat do?
Shantipur-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.