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