Shankarpur Gram Panchayat, Meharma
Shankarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Shankarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Barari, Champa, and Chitu Chak. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankarpur Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barari |
| 2 | Champa |
| 3 | Chitu Chak |
| 4 | Hira Kita |
| 5 | Jitamal Kita |
| 6 | Jitmal Kita |
| 7 | Jitmal Kita |
| 8 | Mahadeb Kita |
| 9 | Narain Chak |
| 10 | Sangarua |
| 11 | Sankarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankarpur Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand'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)
Meharma 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)
Godda 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 Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat: Barari, Champa, Chitu Chak, Hira Kita, and Jitamal Kita and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Meharma Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Shankarpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Meharma Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda 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 Secretary.
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.