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