Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat, Kursakanta
Shankar Pur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Kursakanta Panchayat Samiti and Araria Zila Parishad. Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Goshainpur, Karahia, and Maigara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Goshainpur |
| 2 | Karahia |
| 3 | Maigara |
| 4 | Mehandipur |
| 5 | Shankarpur |
| 6 | Shijhua |
| 7 | Shijhua Milik |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shankar Pur 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)
Kursakanta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat located?
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat is located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Kursakanta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat: Goshainpur, Karahia, Maigara, Mehandipur, Shankarpur, Shijhua, and Shijhua Milik.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat comes under Kursakanta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Araria district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat come under?
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kursakanta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Araria Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat do?
Shankar Pur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.