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