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