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