Bansra Gram Panchayat, Canning-I
Bansra is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Canning-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Bansra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Banshra (Ct), Gaur Daha (Ct), and Kalaria (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bansra Gram Panchayat
Bansra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banshra (Ct) |
| 2 | Gaur Daha (Ct) |
| 3 | Kalaria (Ct) |
| 4 | Karkhanar Chak |
| 5 | Sri Krishnapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bansra Gram Panchayat
Bansra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bansra 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)
Canning-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bansra 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 Bansra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bansra Gram Panchayat
Where is Bansra Gram Panchayat located?
Bansra Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Canning-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bansra Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Bansra Gram Panchayat: Banshra (Ct), Gaur Daha (Ct), Kalaria (Ct), Karkhanar Chak, and Sri Krishnapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bansra Gram Panchayat come under?
Bansra Gram Panchayat comes under Canning-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Bansra Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bansra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bansra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Canning-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bansra Gram Panchayat?
Bansra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bansra Gram Panchayat do?
Bansra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.