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