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