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