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