Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat, Jakhania
Shahpur Sonamrai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat. Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Gaura Khurd, Salempur, and Shahpur Bahor Rai. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat
Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gaura Khurd |
| 2 | Salempur |
| 3 | Shahpur Bahor Rai |
| 4 | Somar Rai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat
Shahpur Sonamrai 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 Sonamrai 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)
Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat
Where is Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat located?
Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat is located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat: Gaura Khurd, Salempur, Shahpur Bahor Rai, and Somar Rai.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat come under?
Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat comes under Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ghazipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat?
Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat do?
Shahpur Sonamrai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.