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