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