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