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