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