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