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