Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat, Pathar Pratima
Banashyamnagar is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pathar Pratima Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Banashyam Nagar, Chhoto Banashyam Nagar, and Gangapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banashyam Nagar |
| 2 | Chhoto Banashyam Nagar |
| 3 | Gangapur |
| 4 | Sibnagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banashyamnagar 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)
Pathar Pratima Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat
Where is Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat located?
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pathar Pratima Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat: Banashyam Nagar, Chhoto Banashyam Nagar, Gangapur, and Sibnagar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat comes under Pathar Pratima Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pathar Pratima Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat?
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat do?
Banashyamnagar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.