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