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