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