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