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