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