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