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