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