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