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