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