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