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