Chatar Gram Panchayat, Araria

Chatar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Araria Panchayat Samiti and Araria Zila Parishad. Chatar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Chatar, Gharakhal, and Lahtora. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

List of Villages in Chatar Gram Panchayat

Chatar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Chatar
2Gharakhal
3Lahtora
4Lohtora
5Tirhutbita
6Tirhutbita

Panchayati Raj Structure for Chatar Gram Panchayat

Chatar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Chatar 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)

Araria Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Chatar Gram Panchayat

Where is Chatar Gram Panchayat located?

Chatar Gram Panchayat is located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Araria Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Chatar Gram Panchayat?

6 villages come under Chatar Gram Panchayat: Chatar, Gharakhal, Lahtora, Lohtora, Tirhutbita, and Tirhutbita.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Chatar Gram Panchayat come under?

Chatar Gram Panchayat comes under Araria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Araria district.

Which District Panchayat does Chatar Gram Panchayat come under?

Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatar Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?

Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Chatar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Araria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Araria Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Chatar Gram Panchayat?

Chatar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

What does Chatar Gram Panchayat do?

Chatar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.