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