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