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