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