Matiari Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj
Matiari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Forbesganj Panchayat Samiti and Araria Zila Parishad. Matiari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhantabari, Dhanpura, and Dhanpura. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Matiari Gram Panchayat
Matiari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhantabari |
| 2 | Dhanpura |
| 3 | Dhanpura |
| 4 | Hanskosa Khur |
| 5 | Matiari |
| 6 | Shahbazpur Jagir |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matiari Gram Panchayat
Matiari Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matiari 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)
Forbesganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matiari 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 Matiari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matiari Gram Panchayat
Where is Matiari Gram Panchayat located?
Matiari Gram Panchayat is located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Forbesganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matiari Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Matiari Gram Panchayat: Bhantabari, Dhanpura, Dhanpura, Hanskosa Khur, Matiari, and Shahbazpur Jagir.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matiari Gram Panchayat come under?
Matiari Gram Panchayat comes under Forbesganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Araria district.
Which District Panchayat does Matiari Gram Panchayat come under?
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matiari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Matiari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Forbesganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Araria Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matiari Gram Panchayat?
Matiari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Matiari Gram Panchayat do?
Matiari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.