Usthi Gram Panchayat, Magra Hat-I
Usthi 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. Usthi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Dakshin Krishnapur, Deula, and Jagadish Nagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Usthi Gram Panchayat
Usthi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Krishnapur |
| 2 | Deula |
| 3 | Jagadish Nagar |
| 4 | Kanpur |
| 5 | Khalilpur |
| 6 | Madhya Krishnapur |
| 7 | Nainanpur |
| 8 | Nazra |
| 9 | Paduma |
| 10 | Usthi (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Usthi Gram Panchayat
Usthi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Usthi 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 Usthi 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 Usthi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Usthi Gram Panchayat
Where is Usthi Gram Panchayat located?
Usthi 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 Usthi Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Usthi Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Krishnapur, Deula, Jagadish Nagar, Kanpur, Khalilpur, Madhya Krishnapur, Nainanpur, Nazra, Paduma, and Usthi (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Usthi Gram Panchayat come under?
Usthi Gram Panchayat comes under Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Usthi Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Usthi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Usthi 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 Usthi Gram Panchayat?
Usthi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Usthi Gram Panchayat do?
Usthi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.