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