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