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