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