Jhirwan Gram Panchayat, Uchkagaon
Jhirwan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Uchkagaon Panchayat Samiti and Gopalganj Zila Parishad. Jhirwan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Jhirwa, Narayanpur, and Piprahi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jhirwan Gram Panchayat
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jhirwa |
| 2 | Narayanpur |
| 3 | Piprahi |
| 4 | Shampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhirwan Gram Panchayat
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhirwan 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)
Uchkagaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhirwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gopalganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhirwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhirwan Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhirwan Gram Panchayat located?
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat is located in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Uchkagaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhirwan Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Jhirwan Gram Panchayat: Jhirwa, Narayanpur, Piprahi, and Shampur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhirwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat comes under Uchkagaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gopalganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhirwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Gopalganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhirwan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jhirwan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uchkagaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gopalganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhirwan Gram Panchayat?
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jhirwan Gram Panchayat do?
Jhirwan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.