Khowang Gaon Panchayat, Khowang
Khowang is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dibrugarh district of Assam. It falls under the Khowang Anchalik Panchayat and Dibrugarh Zila Parishad. Khowang Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Ahom Gaon, Ahomgaon Kataki Pukhuri, and Ahomgaon Nagar. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khowang Gaon Panchayat
Khowang Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khowang Gaon Panchayat
Khowang Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khowang 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)
Khowang Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khowang Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dibrugarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khowang Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khowang Gaon Panchayat
Where is Khowang Gaon Panchayat located?
Khowang Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dibrugarh district of Assam. It falls under the Khowang Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khowang Gaon Panchayat?
22 villages come under Khowang Gaon Panchayat: Ahom Gaon, Ahomgaon Kataki Pukhuri, Ahomgaon Nagar, Ahomgaon No.1, and Ahomgaon No.2 and 17 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Khowang Gaon Panchayat come under?
Khowang Gaon Panchayat comes under Khowang Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dibrugarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Khowang Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dibrugarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khowang Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Khowang Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Khowang Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dibrugarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khowang Gaon Panchayat?
Khowang Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khowang Gaon Panchayat do?
Khowang Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.