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