Panjwar Gram Panchayat, Raghunathpur
Panjwar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Raghunathpur Panchayat Samiti and Siwan Zila Parishad. Panjwar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Amhara, Chauri Kalan, and Kalachandi (Bechiragi). It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Panjwar Gram Panchayat
Panjwar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amhara |
| 2 | Chauri Kalan |
| 3 | Kalachandi (Bechiragi) |
| 4 | Mianchandi |
| 5 | Odakpur |
| 6 | Panjwar |
| 7 | Raiti Chandi |
| 8 | Sahimpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Panjwar Gram Panchayat
Panjwar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Panjwar 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)
Raghunathpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panjwar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panjwar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Panjwar Gram Panchayat
Where is Panjwar Gram Panchayat located?
Panjwar Gram Panchayat is located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Raghunathpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Panjwar Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Panjwar Gram Panchayat: Amhara, Chauri Kalan, Kalachandi (Bechiragi), Mianchandi, Odakpur, Panjwar, Raiti Chandi, and Sahimpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Panjwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Panjwar Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunathpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Siwan district.
Which District Panchayat does Panjwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panjwar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Panjwar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raghunathpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Siwan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Panjwar Gram Panchayat?
Panjwar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Panjwar Gram Panchayat do?
Panjwar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.