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