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