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