Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj
Chhatrahar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Chhatahar, Dhanihar, and Goera Sahroi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chhatahar |
| 2 | Dhanihar |
| 3 | Goera Sahroi |
| 4 | Harbanspur |
| 5 | Jamuni |
| 6 | Jamuni |
| 7 | Kashidih |
| 8 | Kashidih |
| 9 | Kashidih |
| 10 | Malda Buzurg |
| 11 | Malda Khurd |
| 12 | Masudanpur |
| 13 | Mirzapur |
| 14 | Padamchak |
| 15 | Pahari |
| 16 | Pahari Arazi |
| 17 | Pahari Arazi |
| 18 | Pattapahari |
| 19 | Teldiha |
| 20 | Tina |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhatrahar 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)
Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat located?
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat: Chhatahar, Dhanihar, Goera Sahroi, Harbanspur, and Jamuni and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat comes under Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat?
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat do?
Chhatrahar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.