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