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