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