Bharkana Gram Panchayat, Robertsganj
Bharkana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Robertsganj Kshettra Panchayat and Sonbhadra Zila Panchayat. Bharkana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhagwanpur, Bharkana, and Bhitiya. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Bharkana Gram Panchayat
Bharkana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagwanpur |
| 2 | Bharkana |
| 3 | Bhitiya |
| 4 | Panchperia |
| 5 | Shahdeya |
| 6 | Sodhiya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bharkana Gram Panchayat
Bharkana Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bharkana 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)
Robertsganj Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharkana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sonbhadra Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharkana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bharkana Gram Panchayat
Where is Bharkana Gram Panchayat located?
Bharkana Gram Panchayat is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Robertsganj Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Bharkana Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Bharkana Gram Panchayat: Bhagwanpur, Bharkana, Bhitiya, Panchperia, Shahdeya, and Sodhiya.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Bharkana Gram Panchayat come under?
Bharkana Gram Panchayat comes under Robertsganj Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sonbhadra district.
Which District Panchayat does Bharkana Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonbhadra Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharkana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bharkana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Robertsganj Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Sonbhadra Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Bharkana Gram Panchayat?
Bharkana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Bharkana Gram Panchayat do?
Bharkana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.