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