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