Kalwan Gram Panchayat, Amas
Kalwan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Amas Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Kalwan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Alwadi Chak, Banahi, and Bazidpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kalwan Gram Panchayat
Kalwan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alwadi Chak |
| 2 | Banahi |
| 3 | Bazidpur |
| 4 | Chaprdah |
| 5 | Hardaspur |
| 6 | Kalwan |
| 7 | Kolhua |
| 8 | Kurasin |
| 9 | Kurmain |
| 10 | Rajpur |
| 11 | Sihuli |
| 12 | Surajpura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalwan Gram Panchayat
Kalwan Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalwan 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)
Amas Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalwan 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 Kalwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalwan Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalwan Gram Panchayat located?
Kalwan Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Amas Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalwan Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kalwan Gram Panchayat: Alwadi Chak, Banahi, Bazidpur, Chaprdah, and Hardaspur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalwan Gram Panchayat comes under Amas Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalwan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kalwan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amas Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalwan Gram Panchayat?
Kalwan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kalwan Gram Panchayat do?
Kalwan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.