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