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