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