Karaut Gram Panchayat, Jahanaganj
Karaut is a Gram Panchayat located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat. Karaut Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bhikhampur, Bhikhanpur Tapa Dharawara, and Chaubeypur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Karaut Gram Panchayat
Karaut Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhikhampur |
| 2 | Bhikhanpur Tapa Dharawara |
| 3 | Chaubeypur |
| 4 | Karaut |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karaut Gram Panchayat
Karaut Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karaut 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)
Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karaut 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 Karaut Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karaut Gram Panchayat
Where is Karaut Gram Panchayat located?
Karaut Gram Panchayat is located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Karaut Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Karaut Gram Panchayat: Bhikhampur, Bhikhanpur Tapa Dharawara, Chaubeypur, and Karaut.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Karaut Gram Panchayat come under?
Karaut Gram Panchayat comes under Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Azamgarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Karaut Gram Panchayat come under?
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karaut Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Karaut Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Karaut Gram Panchayat?
Karaut Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Karaut Gram Panchayat do?
Karaut Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.