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