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