Aathan Gram Panchayat, Adhaura
Aathan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Adhaura Panchayat Samiti and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad. Aathan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Athan, Chathans, and Dholdag. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Aathan Gram Panchayat
Aathan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athan |
| 2 | Chathans |
| 3 | Dholdag |
| 4 | Dugha |
| 5 | Gulu |
| 6 | Har |
| 7 | Jordag |
| 8 | Kesraura Kalan |
| 9 | Kesraura Khurd |
| 10 | Neurus |
| 11 | Oldag |
| 12 | Pachmahut |
| 13 | Pokhra |
| 14 | Sahijan |
| 15 | Salea |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Aathan Gram Panchayat
Aathan Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Aathan 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)
Adhaura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Aathan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Aathan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Aathan Gram Panchayat
Where is Aathan Gram Panchayat located?
Aathan Gram Panchayat is located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Adhaura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Aathan Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Aathan Gram Panchayat: Athan, Chathans, Dholdag, Dugha, and Gulu and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Aathan Gram Panchayat come under?
Aathan Gram Panchayat comes under Adhaura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which District Panchayat does Aathan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Aathan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Aathan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Adhaura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Aathan Gram Panchayat?
Aathan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Aathan Gram Panchayat do?
Aathan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.