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