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