Pau Gram Panchayat, Kudaraha
Pau is a Gram Panchayat located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Kudaraha Kshettra Panchayat and Basti Zila Panchayat. Pau Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bhawanipur, Dhanouwa, and Pau. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Pau Gram Panchayat
Pau Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhawanipur |
| 2 | Dhanouwa |
| 3 | Pau |
| 4 | Sirpatpur |
| 5 | Umari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pau Gram Panchayat
Pau Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pau 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)
Kudaraha Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pau 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 Pau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pau Gram Panchayat
Where is Pau Gram Panchayat located?
Pau Gram Panchayat is located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Kudaraha Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Pau Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Pau Gram Panchayat: Bhawanipur, Dhanouwa, Pau, Sirpatpur, and Umari.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Pau Gram Panchayat come under?
Pau Gram Panchayat comes under Kudaraha Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Basti district.
Which District Panchayat does Pau Gram Panchayat come under?
Basti Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pau Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pau Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kudaraha Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Basti Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Pau Gram Panchayat?
Pau Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Pau Gram Panchayat do?
Pau Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.