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