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