Mehdiya Gram Panchayat, Gagaha
Mehdiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat. Mehdiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Baspurwa, Biskarpur, and Gooar. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Mehdiya Gram Panchayat
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baspurwa |
| 2 | Biskarpur |
| 3 | Gooar |
| 4 | Karhachak |
| 5 | Mehdiya |
| 6 | Tekuabir Shah |
| 7 | Temha |
| 8 | Utmha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mehdiya Gram Panchayat
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mehdiya 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)
Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mehdiya 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 Mehdiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mehdiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Mehdiya Gram Panchayat located?
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mehdiya Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Mehdiya Gram Panchayat: Baspurwa, Biskarpur, Gooar, Karhachak, Mehdiya, Tekuabir Shah, Temha, and Utmha.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Mehdiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat comes under Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gorakhpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Mehdiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mehdiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Mehdiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mehdiya Gram Panchayat?
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Mehdiya Gram Panchayat do?
Mehdiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.