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