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