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