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