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