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