Mathur Gram Panchayat, Diamond Harbour-Ii
Mathur is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Mathur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Akrapunji, Andharia, and Asapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mathur Gram Panchayat
Mathur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akrapunji |
| 2 | Andharia |
| 3 | Asapur |
| 4 | Gandabaria |
| 5 | Goanara |
| 6 | Goragachha |
| 7 | Karaibaria |
| 8 | Kholakhali |
| 9 | Kultikri |
| 10 | Kushbaria |
| 11 | Mankhanda |
| 12 | Mathur |
| 13 | Pashchim Gobindapur |
| 14 | Pipulat |
| 15 | Rekha |
| 16 | Singhalganja Abad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mathur Gram Panchayat
Mathur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mathur 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mathur 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 Mathur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mathur Gram Panchayat
Where is Mathur Gram Panchayat located?
Mathur Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mathur Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Mathur Gram Panchayat: Akrapunji, Andharia, Asapur, Gandabaria, and Goanara and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mathur Gram Panchayat comes under Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Mathur Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mathur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mathur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mathur Gram Panchayat?
Mathur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mathur Gram Panchayat do?
Mathur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.