Lohagara Gram Panchayat, Balrampur
Lohagara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Balrampur Panchayat Samiti and Katihar Zila Parishad. Lohagara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Barhat Kamal, Dahra, and Kirora Milik. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Lohagara Gram Panchayat
Lohagara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barhat Kamal |
| 2 | Dahra |
| 3 | Kirora Milik |
| 4 | Lohagara |
| 5 | Lohagara Milik |
| 6 | Malickpur |
| 7 | Mallickpur |
| 8 | Matian |
| 9 | Pharsara |
| 10 | Sirampur |
| 11 | Tarapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lohagara Gram Panchayat
Lohagara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lohagara 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)
Balrampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lohagara 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 Lohagara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lohagara Gram Panchayat
Where is Lohagara Gram Panchayat located?
Lohagara Gram Panchayat is located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Balrampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lohagara Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Lohagara Gram Panchayat: Barhat Kamal, Dahra, Kirora Milik, Lohagara, and Lohagara Milik and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lohagara Gram Panchayat come under?
Lohagara Gram Panchayat comes under Balrampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katihar district.
Which District Panchayat does Lohagara Gram Panchayat come under?
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lohagara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Lohagara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balrampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Katihar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lohagara Gram Panchayat?
Lohagara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Lohagara Gram Panchayat do?
Lohagara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.