Chauni Gram Panchayat, Kadwa
Chauni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Kadwa Panchayat Samiti and Katihar Zila Parishad. Chauni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Berho, Chaunti, and Chopra. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Chauni Gram Panchayat
Chauni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Berho |
| 2 | Chaunti |
| 3 | Chopra |
| 4 | Duria |
| 5 | Kolha |
| 6 | Malikpur |
| 7 | Nikhra |
| 8 | Nikhra |
| 9 | Rasanpur |
| 10 | Raunia |
| 11 | Sahajana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chauni Gram Panchayat
Chauni Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chauni 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)
Kadwa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chauni Gram Panchayat
Where is Chauni Gram Panchayat located?
Chauni Gram Panchayat is located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Kadwa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chauni Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Chauni Gram Panchayat: Berho, Chaunti, Chopra, Duria, and Kolha and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chauni Gram Panchayat come under?
Chauni Gram Panchayat comes under Kadwa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katihar district.
Which District Panchayat does Chauni Gram Panchayat come under?
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Chauni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kadwa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Katihar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chauni Gram Panchayat?
Chauni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Chauni Gram Panchayat do?
Chauni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.