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