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