Pothia Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula
Pothia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sonhaula Panchayat Samiti and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad. Pothia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Baijachak, Baisa, and Bastikia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Pothia Gram Panchayat
Pothia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baijachak |
| 2 | Baisa |
| 3 | Bastikia |
| 4 | Bishunpur |
| 5 | Madaha |
| 6 | Madda |
| 7 | Mohiuddinpur |
| 8 | Pothia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pothia Gram Panchayat
Pothia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pothia 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)
Sonhaula Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pothia 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 Pothia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pothia Gram Panchayat
Where is Pothia Gram Panchayat located?
Pothia Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sonhaula Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pothia Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Pothia Gram Panchayat: Baijachak, Baisa, Bastikia, Bishunpur, Madaha, Madda, Mohiuddinpur, and Pothia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pothia Gram Panchayat come under?
Pothia Gram Panchayat comes under Sonhaula Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhagalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pothia Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhagalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pothia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Pothia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonhaula Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pothia Gram Panchayat?
Pothia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Pothia Gram Panchayat do?
Pothia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.