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