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