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