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