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