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