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