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