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