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