Patharabari Gram Panchayat, Jokihat
Patharabari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Jokihat Panchayat Samiti and Araria Zila Parishad. Patharabari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bankora, Dhanpura, and Gachh Mahadewa. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Patharabari Gram Panchayat
Patharabari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankora |
| 2 | Dhanpura |
| 3 | Gachh Mahadewa |
| 4 | Jokihat |
| 5 | Mahadewa |
| 6 | Pathrabari |
| 7 | Rani |
| 8 | Rani Istamrar |
| 9 | Satghara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patharabari Gram Panchayat
Patharabari Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patharabari 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 Patharabari 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 Patharabari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patharabari Gram Panchayat
Where is Patharabari Gram Panchayat located?
Patharabari Gram Panchayat is located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Jokihat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patharabari Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Patharabari Gram Panchayat: Bankora, Dhanpura, Gachh Mahadewa, Jokihat, Mahadewa, Pathrabari, Rani, Rani Istamrar, and Satghara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patharabari Gram Panchayat come under?
Patharabari Gram Panchayat comes under Jokihat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Araria district.
Which District Panchayat does Patharabari Gram Panchayat come under?
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patharabari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Patharabari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jokihat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Araria Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patharabari Gram Panchayat?
Patharabari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Patharabari Gram Panchayat do?
Patharabari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.