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