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