Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat, Dighalbank
Athgachhiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Dighalbank Panchayat Samiti and Kishanganj Zila Parishad. Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Atgachhiya, Bansbari, and Chhota Garumara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atgachhiya |
| 2 | Bansbari |
| 3 | Chhota Garumara |
| 4 | Dighibari |
| 5 | Gurmura |
| 6 | Hublidenga |
| 7 | Ichmari |
| 8 | Jiapokhar |
| 9 | Maldangi |
| 10 | Talwar Bandha |
| 11 | Tappu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Athgachhiya 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)
Dighalbank Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kishanganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat located?
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Dighalbank Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat: Atgachhiya, Bansbari, Chhota Garumara, Dighibari, and Gurmura and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat comes under Dighalbank Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kishanganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Kishanganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dighalbank Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kishanganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat?
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat do?
Athgachhiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.