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