Shankh Gram Panchayat, Begusarai
Shankh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Begusarai Panchayat Samiti and Begusarai Zila Parishad. Shankh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bari Sankh, Bari Sanwak, and Bindpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Shankh Gram Panchayat
Shankh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bari Sankh |
| 2 | Bari Sanwak |
| 3 | Bindpur |
| 4 | Chak Began |
| 5 | Chak Began |
| 6 | Chakdanis |
| 7 | Chakpurain |
| 8 | Chhoti Saankh |
| 9 | Rahimpur Taraia |
| 10 | Rahman Chak |
| 11 | Sankh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankh Gram Panchayat
Shankh Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shankh 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)
Begusarai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankh Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankh Gram Panchayat located?
Shankh Gram Panchayat is located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Begusarai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankh Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Shankh Gram Panchayat: Bari Sankh, Bari Sanwak, Bindpur, Chak Began, and Chak Began and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankh Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankh Gram Panchayat comes under Begusarai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Begusarai district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankh Gram Panchayat come under?
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Shankh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Begusarai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Begusarai Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankh Gram Panchayat?
Shankh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Shankh Gram Panchayat do?
Shankh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.