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