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