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