Shankarpur Gram Panchayat, Mathurapur I
Shankarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Shankarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Amirpur, Andharmanik, and Banshtala Baraghari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankarpur Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amirpur |
| 2 | Andharmanik |
| 3 | Banshtala Baraghari |
| 4 | Bhagabanpur |
| 5 | Bhimnagar |
| 6 | Birampur |
| 7 | Dakshin Harindanga |
| 8 | Dakshin Janardanpur |
| 9 | Fauzpur |
| 10 | Kandarpapur |
| 11 | Kismatsarasberia |
| 12 | Paylabhagabanpur |
| 13 | Sankarpur |
| 14 | Sarasberia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankarpur Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shankarpur 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)
Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankarpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankarpur Gram Panchayat located?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat: Amirpur, Andharmanik, Banshtala Baraghari, Bhagabanpur, and Bhimnagar and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shankarpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankarpur Gram Panchayat?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat do?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.