Power and functions of the Sarkari Gaon Burah in Karbi Anglong district of Assam

The Sarkari Gaon Burah (Village Headman) is playing a crucial role in the administrations of Village. It is the institution of Village administration system each and every corner of Northeast and as well as main land India. It is the bridge between village and district administrative setup. Gaon Burah system was prevailed since ancient period in India by various names such as in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other Northern states it is known as Mukhia or Gaon Pradhan. In Assam it is known as Gaon Burah or Bor-Gaon Burah etc. Among the Karbi’s of Karbi Anglong district Gaon Burah’s are known as ‘Sarthe’ (Village Head) and Sarkari Gaon Burah’s are known as “Rong Asar”.  In village whatever things or work (Socio-cultural) have to do or done all are under the guidance of Gaon Burah. Every village has a Gaon Burah but the Sarkari Gaon Burah may be one in for area of one village or may be  in more than one i.e. some cases one Sarkari Gaon Burah for area of 5/6 villages. Sarkari Gaon Burah and its power and functions for the development of the village are very important. I