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