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