Basanti Gram Panchayat, Basanti
Basanti is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Basanti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ballartop, Basanti (Ct), and Chandrakona. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Basanti Gram Panchayat
Basanti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballartop |
| 2 | Basanti (Ct) |
| 3 | Chandrakona |
| 4 | Kalidanga |
| 5 | Krishnagar |
| 6 | Matgaran |
| 7 | Parandar |
| 8 | Radhaballavpur |
| 9 | Sajinatala |
| 10 | Srirampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Basanti Gram Panchayat
Basanti Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Basanti 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)
Basanti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basanti 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 Basanti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Basanti Gram Panchayat
Where is Basanti Gram Panchayat located?
Basanti Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Basanti Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Basanti Gram Panchayat: Ballartop, Basanti (Ct), Chandrakona, Kalidanga, Krishnagar, Matgaran, Parandar, Radhaballavpur, Sajinatala, and Srirampur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Basanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Basanti Gram Panchayat comes under Basanti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Basanti Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basanti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Basanti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basanti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Basanti Gram Panchayat?
Basanti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Basanti Gram Panchayat do?
Basanti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.