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