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