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