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