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