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