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