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