Jhikatia Gram Panchayat, Goh
Jhikatia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Goh Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Jhikatia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Betula, Darar, and Ghanto. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jhikatia Gram Panchayat
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betula |
| 2 | Darar |
| 3 | Ghanto |
| 4 | Jaitea |
| 5 | Jhikatia |
| 6 | Jhikatia Arazi |
| 7 | Kharagpura |
| 8 | Khempur |
| 9 | Khori Khap |
| 10 | Partappur |
| 11 | Rukndi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikatia Gram Panchayat
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikatia 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)
Goh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikatia 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 Jhikatia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikatia Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikatia Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Goh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikatia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jhikatia Gram Panchayat: Betula, Darar, Ghanto, Jaitea, and Jhikatia and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikatia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat comes under Goh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikatia Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikatia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jhikatia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhikatia Gram Panchayat?
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jhikatia Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikatia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.