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