Matihani Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur
Matihani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Matihani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Barki Bihia, Belahi, and Bhim Chak. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Matihani Gram Panchayat
Matihani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barki Bihia |
| 2 | Belahi |
| 3 | Bhim Chak |
| 4 | Dharahar |
| 5 | Ganesh Chak |
| 6 | Guhi |
| 7 | Itahri |
| 8 | Itwan |
| 9 | Jadu Chak |
| 10 | Jadu Chak Arazi |
| 11 | Kachanpur |
| 12 | Kulahi Arazi |
| 13 | Mahamda |
| 14 | Matihani |
| 15 | Mohasim Chak |
| 16 | Parsauni |
| 17 | Pipra Chak |
| 18 | Rendibar |
| 19 | Sobha Chak |
| 20 | Sobha Chak Arazi |
| 21 | Soram Chak |
| 22 | Soram Chak Arazi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matihani Gram Panchayat
Matihani Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matihani 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)
Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matihani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matihani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matihani Gram Panchayat
Where is Matihani Gram Panchayat located?
Matihani Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matihani Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Matihani Gram Panchayat: Barki Bihia, Belahi, Bhim Chak, Dharahar, and Ganesh Chak and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matihani Gram Panchayat come under?
Matihani Gram Panchayat comes under Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Matihani Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matihani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Matihani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matihani Gram Panchayat?
Matihani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Matihani Gram Panchayat do?
Matihani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.