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