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