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