Charkanwan Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj
Charkanwan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Charkanwan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Ahamadpur, Baddopur, and Chand Bigha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Charkanwan Gram Panchayat
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahamadpur |
| 2 | Baddopur |
| 3 | Chand Bigha |
| 4 | Charkanwan Qasba Haji |
| 5 | Jhikatiya |
| 6 | Karmi |
| 7 | Pachar |
| 8 | Ratan Khap |
| 9 | Sultan Pur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Charkanwan Gram Panchayat
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Charkanwan 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)
Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Charkanwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Charkanwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Charkanwan Gram Panchayat
Where is Charkanwan Gram Panchayat located?
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Charkanwan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Charkanwan Gram Panchayat: Ahamadpur, Baddopur, Chand Bigha, Charkanwan Qasba Haji, Jhikatiya, Karmi, Pachar, Ratan Khap, and Sultan Pur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Charkanwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat comes under Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Charkanwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Charkanwan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Charkanwan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Charkanwan Gram Panchayat?
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Charkanwan Gram Panchayat do?
Charkanwan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.