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