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