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