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