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