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