Damodara Gram Panchayat, Katoria
Damodara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Katoria Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Damodara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 40 villages, including Dumarghat, Paprevakala, and Purandih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Damodara Gram Panchayat
Damodara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Damodara Gram Panchayat
Damodara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Damodara 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)
Katoria Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Damodara 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 Damodara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Damodara Gram Panchayat
Where is Damodara Gram Panchayat located?
Damodara Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Katoria Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Damodara Gram Panchayat?
40 villages come under Damodara Gram Panchayat: Dumarghat, Paprevakala, Purandih, Sorgarh, and Tola Amgachhi and 35 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Damodara Gram Panchayat come under?
Damodara Gram Panchayat comes under Katoria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Damodara Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Damodara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Damodara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katoria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Damodara Gram Panchayat?
Damodara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Damodara Gram Panchayat do?
Damodara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.