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