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