Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat, Shahid Matangini
Shantipur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Akandi, Bansda, and Barari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akandi |
| 2 | Bansda |
| 3 | Barari |
| 4 | Barasati |
| 5 | Barnan |
| 6 | Chitra |
| 7 | Dariala |
| 8 | Hakala |
| 9 | Ramchandrapur |
| 10 | Shahara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shantipur-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Shantipur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat: Akandi, Bansda, Barari, Barasati, Barnan, Chitra, Dariala, Hakala, Ramchandrapur, and Shahara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shantipur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Shantipur-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.