Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat, Bodhgaya
Jhikatiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bairi Chak, Dadpur, and Dhamare. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairi Chak |
| 2 | Dadpur |
| 3 | Dhamare |
| 4 | Dhanawan |
| 5 | Jhikatiya |
| 6 | Kolkha |
| 7 | Kubri |
| 8 | Mobarakpur |
| 9 | Niskha |
| 10 | Panrariya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikatiya 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)
Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikatiya 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 Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat: Bairi Chak, Dadpur, Dhamare, Dhanawan, Jhikatiya, Kolkha, Kubri, Mobarakpur, Niskha, and Panrariya.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat comes under Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat?
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.