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