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