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