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