Shanpukur Gram Panchayat, Bhangar-Ii
Shanpukur is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Shanpukur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chandi Hat, Dheati, and Gara Gachha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shanpukur Gram Panchayat
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandi Hat |
| 2 | Dheati |
| 3 | Gara Gachha |
| 4 | Majerhat |
| 5 | Nimkuria |
| 6 | Rampur |
| 7 | Sanpukuria |
| 8 | Sonpur |
| 9 | Uttar Kasipur |
| 10 | Uttar Rajapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shanpukur Gram Panchayat
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shanpukur 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shanpukur 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 Shanpukur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shanpukur Gram Panchayat
Where is Shanpukur Gram Panchayat located?
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shanpukur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Shanpukur Gram Panchayat: Chandi Hat, Dheati, Gara Gachha, Majerhat, Nimkuria, Rampur, Sanpukuria, Sonpur, Uttar Kasipur, and Uttar Rajapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shanpukur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat comes under Bhangar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Shanpukur Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shanpukur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shanpukur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhangar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shanpukur Gram Panchayat?
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shanpukur Gram Panchayat do?
Shanpukur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.