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