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