Okari Gram Panchayat, Modanganj
Okari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Modanganj Panchayat Samiti and Jehanabad Zila Parishad. Okari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bishunpur Okri, Chandhariya, and Dhobri. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Okari Gram Panchayat
Okari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bishunpur Okri |
| 2 | Chandhariya |
| 3 | Dhobri |
| 4 | Jalalpur |
| 5 | Kauria |
| 6 | Milki |
| 7 | Sakraurha |
| 8 | Shekhpura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Okari Gram Panchayat
Okari Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Okari 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 Okari 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 Okari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Okari Gram Panchayat
Where is Okari Gram Panchayat located?
Okari Gram Panchayat is located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Modanganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Okari Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Okari Gram Panchayat: Bishunpur Okri, Chandhariya, Dhobri, Jalalpur, Kauria, Milki, Sakraurha, and Shekhpura.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Okari Gram Panchayat come under?
Okari Gram Panchayat comes under Modanganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jehanabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Okari Gram Panchayat come under?
Jehanabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Okari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Modanganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jehanabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Okari Gram Panchayat?
Okari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Okari Gram Panchayat do?
Okari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.