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