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