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