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