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