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