Gandhar Gram Panchayat, Modanganj

Gandhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Modanganj Panchayat Samiti and Jehanabad Zila Parishad. Gandhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bahiyara Chak, Daharpur Milik, and Dhamapur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

List of Villages in Gandhar Gram Panchayat

Gandhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bahiyara Chak
2Daharpur Milik
3Dhamapur
4Gandhar
5Karhara
6Kathautiya Arazi
7Mahammadpur
8Waina

Panchayati Raj Structure for Gandhar Gram Panchayat

Gandhar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Gandhar 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)

Modanganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandhar 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 Gandhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Gandhar Gram Panchayat

Where is Gandhar Gram Panchayat located?

Gandhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Modanganj Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Gandhar Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Gandhar Gram Panchayat: Bahiyara Chak, Daharpur Milik, Dhamapur, Gandhar, Karhara, Kathautiya Arazi, Mahammadpur, and Waina.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Gandhar Gram Panchayat come under?

Gandhar Gram Panchayat comes under Modanganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jehanabad district.

Which District Panchayat does Gandhar Gram Panchayat come under?

Jehanabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandhar Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?

Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Gandhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Modanganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jehanabad Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Gandhar Gram Panchayat?

Gandhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

What does Gandhar Gram Panchayat do?

Gandhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.