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