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