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