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