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