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