Khanpur Gram Panchayat, Laksar
Khanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Laksar Kshettra Panchayat and Haridwar Zila Panchayat. Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Barampur and Khanpur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barampur |
| 2 | Khanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khanpur 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)
Laksar Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Haridwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Khanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Laksar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat: Barampur and Khanpur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Laksar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Haridwar district.
Which District Panchayat does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Haridwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Khanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Laksar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Haridwar Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.