Maniya Gram Panchayat, Katoria
Maniya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Katoria Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Maniya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Tola Amhara, Tola Basatpur, and Tola Butwaria. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Maniya Gram Panchayat
Maniya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tola Amhara |
| 2 | Tola Basatpur |
| 3 | Tola Butwaria |
| 4 | Tola Dhanbaran |
| 5 | Tola Garbaran |
| 6 | Tola Gobardaha |
| 7 | Tola Jaipur |
| 8 | Tola Jamkhunt |
| 9 | Tola Kadragora |
| 10 | Tola Karjhousa |
| 11 | Tola Mahulia |
| 12 | Tola Mania |
| 13 | Tola Paprewa |
| 14 | Tola Ranghata |
| 15 | Tola Rikhia Rajdah |
| 16 | Tola Salaiya |
| 17 | Tola Sihulia |
| 18 | Tola Siramohdar |
| 19 | Tola Tilwari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maniya Gram Panchayat
Maniya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maniya 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 Maniya 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 Maniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maniya Gram Panchayat
Where is Maniya Gram Panchayat located?
Maniya Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Katoria Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maniya Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Maniya Gram Panchayat: Tola Amhara, Tola Basatpur, Tola Butwaria, Tola Dhanbaran, and Tola Garbaran and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Maniya Gram Panchayat comes under Katoria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Maniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maniya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Maniya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katoria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maniya Gram Panchayat?
Maniya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Maniya Gram Panchayat do?
Maniya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.