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