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