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