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