Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat, Kaliapani
Gakhirkhowa is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the Kaliapani Anchalik Panchayat and Jorhat Zila Parishad. Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baligania Gaon (Balijonia Gaon), Bangoli Gaon, and Burakuri Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gakhirkhowa 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)
Kaliapani Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Where is Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat located?
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat is located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the Kaliapani Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
10 villages come under Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat: Baligania Gaon (Balijonia Gaon), Bangoli Gaon, Burakuri Gaon, Chamua Gaon, Chowdang Gaon, Maykcogi Gaon (Majkuri Gaon), Moran Gaon, No.162 Grant Gaon, Sukanpania Gaon (Sukanjonia Gaon), and Tonganihabi Gaon.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat comes under Kaliapani Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jorhat district.
Which District Panchayat does Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliapani Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jorhat Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat do?
Gakhirkhowa Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.