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