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