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