Shankarpur Gram Panchayat, Belghat
Shankarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Belghat Kshettra Panchayat and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat. Shankarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Jhajhawa, Kotia Kolahal, and Kotia Patti. 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 | Jhajhawa |
| 2 | Kotia Kolahal |
| 3 | Kotia Patti |
| 4 | Parouli |
| 5 | Shankarpur |
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)
Belghat 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)
Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Belghat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat: Jhajhawa, Kotia Kolahal, Kotia Patti, Parouli, and Shankarpur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Belghat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gorakhpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhpur 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, Belghat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Gorakhpur 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.