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