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