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