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