Ektara Gram Panchayat, Magra Hat-I
Ektara is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Ektara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Atpara, Basudebpur, and Dakshin Bishnupur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ektara Gram Panchayat
Ektara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atpara |
| 2 | Basudebpur |
| 3 | Dakshin Bishnupur |
| 4 | Ektara |
| 5 | Ghatakpur |
| 6 | Gopalnagar |
| 7 | Hatuganj |
| 8 | Karpansara |
| 9 | Mahishamuri |
| 10 | Malaya |
| 11 | Sadhukhan Ardari |
| 12 | Sankarpur |
| 13 | Sarachi Bhagabanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ektara Gram Panchayat
Ektara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ektara 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)
Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ektara 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 Ektara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ektara Gram Panchayat
Where is Ektara Gram Panchayat located?
Ektara Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ektara Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Ektara Gram Panchayat: Atpara, Basudebpur, Dakshin Bishnupur, Ektara, and Ghatakpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ektara Gram Panchayat come under?
Ektara Gram Panchayat comes under Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Ektara Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ektara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ektara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ektara Gram Panchayat?
Ektara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ektara Gram Panchayat do?
Ektara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.