Sahiya Gram Panchayat, Wazirganj
Sahiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Wazirganj Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Sahiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bairiya, Eru, and Kajha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sahiya Gram Panchayat
Sahiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairiya |
| 2 | Eru |
| 3 | Kajha |
| 4 | Khiriawan |
| 5 | Lakhauwan |
| 6 | Nauwa Khap |
| 7 | Sagarpur |
| 8 | Sahiya |
| 9 | Singhatiya |
| 10 | Siraji |
| 11 | Siri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sahiya Gram Panchayat
Sahiya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sahiya 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)
Wazirganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahiya 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 Sahiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sahiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Sahiya Gram Panchayat located?
Sahiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Wazirganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sahiya Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sahiya Gram Panchayat: Bairiya, Eru, Kajha, Khiriawan, and Lakhauwan and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sahiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahiya Gram Panchayat comes under Wazirganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Sahiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sahiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Wazirganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sahiya Gram Panchayat?
Sahiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sahiya Gram Panchayat do?
Sahiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.