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