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