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