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