Lohara Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj
Lohara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Lohara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asia, Bhaduki, and Bhatkurha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Lohara Gram Panchayat
Lohara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asia |
| 2 | Bhaduki |
| 3 | Bhatkurha |
| 4 | Budhaul |
| 5 | Dhanawan |
| 6 | Gamhariya |
| 7 | Lohra |
| 8 | Oria Chak |
| 9 | Pokhraha |
| 10 | Tetaria |
| 11 | Zakaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lohara Gram Panchayat
Lohara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lohara 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)
Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lohara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lohara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lohara Gram Panchayat
Where is Lohara Gram Panchayat located?
Lohara Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lohara Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Lohara Gram Panchayat: Asia, Bhaduki, Bhatkurha, Budhaul, and Dhanawan and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lohara Gram Panchayat come under?
Lohara Gram Panchayat comes under Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Lohara Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lohara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Lohara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lohara Gram Panchayat?
Lohara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Lohara Gram Panchayat do?
Lohara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.