Patihan Gram Panchayat, Puranpur
Patihan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Puranpur Kshettra Panchayat and Pilibhit Zila Panchayat. Patihan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Gulrahai, Khamaria Kalan, and Patia Khurd. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Patihan Gram Panchayat
Patihan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gulrahai |
| 2 | Khamaria Kalan |
| 3 | Patia Khurd |
| 4 | Patihan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patihan Gram Panchayat
Patihan Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patihan 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)
Puranpur Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pilibhit Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patihan Gram Panchayat
Where is Patihan Gram Panchayat located?
Patihan Gram Panchayat is located in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Puranpur Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Patihan Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Patihan Gram Panchayat: Gulrahai, Khamaria Kalan, Patia Khurd, and Patihan.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Patihan Gram Panchayat come under?
Patihan Gram Panchayat comes under Puranpur Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pilibhit district.
Which District Panchayat does Patihan Gram Panchayat come under?
Pilibhit Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Patihan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puranpur Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pilibhit Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Patihan Gram Panchayat?
Patihan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Patihan Gram Panchayat do?
Patihan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.