Khojapur Gram Panchayat, Jakhania
Khojapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat. Khojapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Araji Maphi Soana, Dudhich Pur, and Khojapur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Khojapur Gram Panchayat
Khojapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araji Maphi Soana |
| 2 | Dudhich Pur |
| 3 | Khojapur |
| 4 | Kuraila |
| 5 | Sahajiya |
| 6 | Soana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khojapur Gram Panchayat
Khojapur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khojapur 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 Khojapur 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 Khojapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khojapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Khojapur Gram Panchayat located?
Khojapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khojapur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Khojapur Gram Panchayat: Araji Maphi Soana, Dudhich Pur, Khojapur, Kuraila, Sahajiya, and Soana.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Khojapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khojapur Gram Panchayat comes under Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ghazipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khojapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khojapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Khojapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jakhania Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Khojapur Gram Panchayat?
Khojapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Khojapur Gram Panchayat do?
Khojapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.