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