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