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