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