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