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