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