Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat, Baruipur
Shankarpur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Balbalia, Durga, and Gangaduara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balbalia |
| 2 | Durga |
| 3 | Gangaduara |
| 4 | Gocharan |
| 5 | Keshabpur |
| 6 | Nor |
| 7 | Rajgara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Shankarpur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat: Balbalia, Durga, Gangaduara, Gocharan, Keshabpur, Nor, and Rajgara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Baruipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shankarpur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Shankarpur-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.