Kantho Gram Panchayat, Simri Bakhtiarpur
Kantho is a Gram Panchayat located in the Saharsa district of Bihar. It falls under the Simri Bakhtiarpur Panchayat Samiti and Saharsa Zila Parishad. Kantho Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chapram, Kantho, and Motihani. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kantho Gram Panchayat
Kantho Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chapram |
| 2 | Kantho |
| 3 | Motihani |
| 4 | Shankarpur |
| 5 | Sisauni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kantho Gram Panchayat
Kantho Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kantho 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)
Simri Bakhtiarpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantho 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 Kantho Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kantho Gram Panchayat
Where is Kantho Gram Panchayat located?
Kantho Gram Panchayat is located in the Saharsa district of Bihar. It falls under the Simri Bakhtiarpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kantho Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Kantho Gram Panchayat: Chapram, Kantho, Motihani, Shankarpur, and Sisauni.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kantho Gram Panchayat come under?
Kantho Gram Panchayat comes under Simri Bakhtiarpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Saharsa district.
Which District Panchayat does Kantho Gram Panchayat come under?
Saharsa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantho Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kantho Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Simri Bakhtiarpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Saharsa Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kantho Gram Panchayat?
Kantho Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kantho Gram Panchayat do?
Kantho Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.