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