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