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