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