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