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