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