Sihagaon Gram Panchayat, Balrampur
Sihagaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Balrampur Panchayat Samiti and Katihar Zila Parishad. Sihagaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Ahuta, Chilhapara, and Dighal Daria. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sihagaon Gram Panchayat
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahuta |
| 2 | Chilhapara |
| 3 | Dighal Daria |
| 4 | Jaipura |
| 5 | Palsa Istamrar |
| 6 | Palsa Khanabari |
| 7 | Raipur |
| 8 | Raipur |
| 9 | Rampur |
| 10 | Sahutola |
| 11 | Sharif Nagar Milik |
| 12 | Sihagaon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sihagaon Gram Panchayat
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sihagaon 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 Sihagaon 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 Sihagaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sihagaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Sihagaon Gram Panchayat located?
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Balrampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sihagaon Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Sihagaon Gram Panchayat: Ahuta, Chilhapara, Dighal Daria, Jaipura, and Palsa Istamrar and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sihagaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat comes under Balrampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katihar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sihagaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihagaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sihagaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balrampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Katihar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sihagaon Gram Panchayat?
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sihagaon Gram Panchayat do?
Sihagaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.