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