Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat, Baruipur
Shankarpur-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Baruipur Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Alampur, Banbere, and Dadpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur |
| 2 | Banbere |
| 3 | Dadpur |
| 4 | Gazirhat |
| 5 | Kanthal Beria |
| 6 | Khanpur |
| 7 | Mirpur |
| 8 | Ratanpur |
| 9 | Sankarpur |
| 10 | Teka |
| 11 | Tular Bada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur-I 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-I 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)
Baruipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur-I 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-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat located?
Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Baruipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat: Alampur, Banbere, Dadpur, Gazirhat, and Kanthal Beria and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat comes under Baruipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baruipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat?
Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat do?
Shankarpur-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.