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