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