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