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