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