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