Kanhaul Gram Panchayat, Bodhgaya
Kanhaul is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Kanhaul Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bagahi Khurd, Banarsi Bigha, and Budhaul. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kanhaul Gram Panchayat
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagahi Khurd |
| 2 | Banarsi Bigha |
| 3 | Budhaul |
| 4 | Gortorwa |
| 5 | Harli Kalan |
| 6 | Harli Khurd |
| 7 | Jarahara |
| 8 | Jodhpur |
| 9 | Kanhaul |
| 10 | Kewal |
| 11 | Kishunpur Jarhari |
| 12 | Lohara Chapri |
| 13 | Mahuet |
| 14 | Motiya Chak |
| 15 | Saidpur |
| 16 | Tetuia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanhaul Gram Panchayat
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanhaul 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 Kanhaul 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 Kanhaul Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanhaul Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanhaul Gram Panchayat located?
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanhaul Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kanhaul Gram Panchayat: Bagahi Khurd, Banarsi Bigha, Budhaul, Gortorwa, and Harli Kalan and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanhaul Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat comes under Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanhaul Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanhaul Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kanhaul Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bodhgaya Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanhaul Gram Panchayat?
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kanhaul Gram Panchayat do?
Kanhaul Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.