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