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