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