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