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