Jigirisand Gram Panchayat, Maniar
Jigirisand is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Maniar Kshettra Panchayat and Ballia Zila Panchayat. Jigirisand Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Araji Mafi Jigirsad, Araji Mafi Jogia, and Arjani Chak. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Jigirisand Gram Panchayat
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araji Mafi Jigirsad |
| 2 | Araji Mafi Jogia |
| 3 | Arjani Chak |
| 4 | Gokul Chak |
| 5 | Jigirsand |
| 6 | Payarepur |
| 7 | Pranpur |
| 8 | Tika Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jigirisand Gram Panchayat
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jigirisand 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)
Maniar Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jigirisand 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 Jigirisand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jigirisand Gram Panchayat
Where is Jigirisand Gram Panchayat located?
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat is located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Maniar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Jigirisand Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jigirisand Gram Panchayat: Araji Mafi Jigirsad, Araji Mafi Jogia, Arjani Chak, Gokul Chak, Jigirsand, Payarepur, Pranpur, and Tika Chak.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jigirisand Gram Panchayat come under?
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat comes under Maniar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ballia district.
Which District Panchayat does Jigirisand Gram Panchayat come under?
Ballia Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jigirisand Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jigirisand Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maniar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ballia Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Jigirisand Gram Panchayat?
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Jigirisand Gram Panchayat do?
Jigirisand Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.