Kherahia Gram Panchayat, Sultanganj
Kherahia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad. Kherahia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Akabarnagar Tola, Basantpur, and Gauripur Chaur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kherahia Gram Panchayat
Kherahia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akabarnagar Tola |
| 2 | Basantpur |
| 3 | Gauripur Chaur |
| 4 | Hario |
| 5 | Manoharpur |
| 6 | Murarpur |
| 7 | Tahawarnagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kherahia Gram Panchayat
Kherahia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kherahia 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)
Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherahia 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 Kherahia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kherahia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kherahia Gram Panchayat located?
Kherahia Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kherahia Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kherahia Gram Panchayat: Akabarnagar Tola, Basantpur, Gauripur Chaur, Hario, Manoharpur, Murarpur, and Tahawarnagar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kherahia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kherahia Gram Panchayat comes under Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhagalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kherahia Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhagalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherahia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kherahia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kherahia Gram Panchayat?
Kherahia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kherahia Gram Panchayat do?
Kherahia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.