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