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