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