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