Uphara Gram Panchayat, Goh
Uphara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Goh Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Uphara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Aranda, Baijalpur, and Baso Bigaha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Uphara Gram Panchayat
Uphara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aranda |
| 2 | Baijalpur |
| 3 | Baso Bigaha |
| 4 | Belaru |
| 5 | Khaira |
| 6 | Lodipur |
| 7 | Pathak Bigaha |
| 8 | Shekhpura |
| 9 | Upahra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Uphara Gram Panchayat
Uphara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Uphara 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)
Goh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uphara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uphara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Uphara Gram Panchayat
Where is Uphara Gram Panchayat located?
Uphara Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Goh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Uphara Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Uphara Gram Panchayat: Aranda, Baijalpur, Baso Bigaha, Belaru, Khaira, Lodipur, Pathak Bigaha, Shekhpura, and Upahra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Uphara Gram Panchayat come under?
Uphara Gram Panchayat comes under Goh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Uphara Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uphara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Uphara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Uphara Gram Panchayat?
Uphara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Uphara Gram Panchayat do?
Uphara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.