Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat, Imamganj
Jhikatiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Imamganj Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bage Bar, Barhai Khap, and Bela. 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 | Bage Bar |
| 2 | Barhai Khap |
| 3 | Bela |
| 4 | Benga Dohar |
| 5 | Chapri |
| 6 | Ekamba |
| 7 | Jhikatia Kalan |
| 8 | Jhikatia Khurd |
| 9 | Kahto |
| 10 | Karmaun |
| 11 | Maira |
| 12 | Majhgaon |
| 13 | Parsia |
| 14 | Patail |
| 15 | Patkhaulia |
| 16 | Tanakwar |
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)
Imamganj 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 Imamganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat: Bage Bar, Barhai Khap, Bela, Benga Dohar, and Chapri and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikatiya Gram Panchayat comes under Imamganj 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, Imamganj 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.