Shekhpur Gram Panchayat, Siar
Shekhpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Siar Kshettra Panchayat and Ballia Zila Panchayat. Shekhpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bhikhampur, Birbhanpur, and Jahidpur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Shekhpur Gram Panchayat
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhikhampur |
| 2 | Birbhanpur |
| 3 | Jahidpur |
| 4 | Kupat |
| 5 | Shekhpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shekhpur Gram Panchayat
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shekhpur 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 Shekhpur 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 Shekhpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shekhpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Shekhpur Gram Panchayat located?
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Siar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shekhpur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Shekhpur Gram Panchayat: Bhikhampur, Birbhanpur, Jahidpur, Kupat, and Shekhpur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Shekhpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat comes under Siar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ballia district.
Which District Panchayat does Shekhpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ballia Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shekhpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shekhpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Siar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ballia Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Shekhpur Gram Panchayat?
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Shekhpur Gram Panchayat do?
Shekhpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.