Santoshpur Gram Panchayat, Bijapur
Santoshpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bijapur Janpad Panchayat and Bijapur Zila Panchayat. Santoshpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhosaguda, Chilnar, and Pamalwaya. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santoshpur Gram Panchayat
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhosaguda |
| 2 | Chilnar |
| 3 | Pamalwaya |
| 4 | Ponjer |
| 5 | Sagwahi |
| 6 | Santashpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santoshpur Gram Panchayat
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat is part of Chhattisgarh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santoshpur 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)
Bijapur Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santoshpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bijapur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santoshpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santoshpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Santoshpur Gram Panchayat located?
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bijapur Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Santoshpur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Santoshpur Gram Panchayat: Bhosaguda, Chilnar, Pamalwaya, Ponjer, Sagwahi, and Santashpur.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Santoshpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat comes under Bijapur Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bijapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Santoshpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bijapur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santoshpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Chhattisgarh have?
Chhattisgarh follows a three-tier structure. Santoshpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijapur Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bijapur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Santoshpur Gram Panchayat?
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santoshpur Gram Panchayat do?
Santoshpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.