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