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