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