Sawpur Gaon Panchayat, Kalgachia
Sawpur is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Barpeta district of Assam. It falls under the Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat and Barpeta Zila Parishad. Sawpur Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Aditpur, Chariatpur, and Digjani. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sawpur Gaon Panchayat
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aditpur |
| 2 | Chariatpur |
| 3 | Digjani |
| 4 | Sawpur (Saalpur) |
| 5 | Udmari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sawpur Gaon Panchayat
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sawpur Gaon 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)
Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sawpur Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Barpeta Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sawpur Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sawpur Gaon Panchayat
Where is Sawpur Gaon Panchayat located?
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat is located in the Barpeta district of Assam. It falls under the Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sawpur Gaon Panchayat?
5 villages come under Sawpur Gaon Panchayat: Aditpur, Chariatpur, Digjani, Sawpur (Saalpur), and Udmari.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Sawpur Gaon Panchayat come under?
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat comes under Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Barpeta district.
Which District Panchayat does Sawpur Gaon Panchayat come under?
Barpeta Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sawpur Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Sawpur Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Barpeta Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sawpur Gaon Panchayat?
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sawpur Gaon Panchayat do?
Sawpur Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.