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