Ataon Gram Panchayat, Dumraon
Ataon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Buxar district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumraon Panchayat Samiti and Buxar Zila Parishad. Ataon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Athaon, Bharkunria, and Dahigana. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Ataon Gram Panchayat
Ataon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athaon |
| 2 | Bharkunria |
| 3 | Dahigana |
| 4 | Ekauni |
| 5 | Kam Karahi |
| 6 | Khairahi |
| 7 | Kunriya |
| 8 | Mungasi |
| 9 | Piria |
| 10 | Sahipur |
| 11 | Saro Dih |
| 12 | Sundarpur |
| 13 | Uderampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ataon Gram Panchayat
Ataon Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ataon 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)
Dumraon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ataon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Buxar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ataon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ataon Gram Panchayat
Where is Ataon Gram Panchayat located?
Ataon Gram Panchayat is located in the Buxar district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumraon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ataon Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Ataon Gram Panchayat: Athaon, Bharkunria, Dahigana, Ekauni, and Kam Karahi and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ataon Gram Panchayat come under?
Ataon Gram Panchayat comes under Dumraon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Buxar district.
Which District Panchayat does Ataon Gram Panchayat come under?
Buxar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ataon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Ataon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumraon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Buxar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ataon Gram Panchayat?
Ataon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Ataon Gram Panchayat do?
Ataon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.