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