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