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