Machhiya Gram Panchayat, Sau Ghat
Machhiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Sau Ghat Kshettra Panchayat and Basti Zila Panchayat. Machhiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Anua, Machiya Tappa Haveli, and Malik Purwa. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Machhiya Gram Panchayat
Machhiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anua |
| 2 | Machiya Tappa Haveli |
| 3 | Malik Purwa |
| 4 | Pipra Madho |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Machhiya Gram Panchayat
Machhiya Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Machhiya 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)
Sau Ghat Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machhiya 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 Machhiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Machhiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Machhiya Gram Panchayat located?
Machhiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Sau Ghat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Machhiya Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Machhiya Gram Panchayat: Anua, Machiya Tappa Haveli, Malik Purwa, and Pipra Madho.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Machhiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Machhiya Gram Panchayat comes under Sau Ghat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Basti district.
Which District Panchayat does Machhiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Basti Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machhiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Machhiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sau Ghat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Basti Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Machhiya Gram Panchayat?
Machhiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Machhiya Gram Panchayat do?
Machhiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.