Punthar Gram Panchayat, Narhat
Punthar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nawada district of Bihar. It falls under the Narhat Panchayat Samiti and Nawada Zila Parishad. Punthar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bara, Dargahi Bigaha, and Gangta. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Punthar Gram Panchayat
Punthar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara |
| 2 | Dargahi Bigaha |
| 3 | Gangta |
| 4 | Hazratpur |
| 5 | Karman |
| 6 | Mayapur |
| 7 | Milki |
| 8 | Punthar |
| 9 | Tarupur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Punthar Gram Panchayat
Punthar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Punthar 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)
Narhat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nawada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Punthar Gram Panchayat
Where is Punthar Gram Panchayat located?
Punthar Gram Panchayat is located in the Nawada district of Bihar. It falls under the Narhat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Punthar Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Punthar Gram Panchayat: Bara, Dargahi Bigaha, Gangta, Hazratpur, Karman, Mayapur, Milki, Punthar, and Tarupur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Punthar Gram Panchayat come under?
Punthar Gram Panchayat comes under Narhat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nawada district.
Which District Panchayat does Punthar Gram Panchayat come under?
Nawada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Punthar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narhat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nawada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Punthar Gram Panchayat?
Punthar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Punthar Gram Panchayat do?
Punthar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.