Kishunpur Gram Panchayat, Jahanaganj
Kishunpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat. Kishunpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Katehari, Khallopura, and Kishunpur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Kishunpur Gram Panchayat
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Katehari |
| 2 | Khallopura |
| 3 | Kishunpur |
| 4 | Lokapur |
| 5 | Mahamudpur |
| 6 | Nizamuddeenpur |
| 7 | Rai Chackrapan Pur |
| 8 | Rasulpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kishunpur Gram Panchayat
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kishunpur 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 Kishunpur 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 Kishunpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kishunpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kishunpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kishunpur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kishunpur Gram Panchayat: Katehari, Khallopura, Kishunpur, Lokapur, Mahamudpur, Nizamuddeenpur, Rai Chackrapan Pur, and Rasulpur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Kishunpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Azamgarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kishunpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kishunpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kishunpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kishunpur Gram Panchayat?
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Kishunpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kishunpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.