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