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