Pastwar Gram Panchayat, Mahishi
Pastwar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Saharsa district of Bihar. It falls under the Mahishi Panchayat Samiti and Saharsa Zila Parishad. Pastwar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bharwar, Chilkwar Tappeh Or Chilkarhi, and Dhor. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Pastwar Gram Panchayat
Pastwar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharwar |
| 2 | Chilkwar Tappeh Or Chilkarhi |
| 3 | Dhor |
| 4 | Jhitki |
| 5 | Kandaha |
| 6 | Kodwa |
| 7 | Nagar |
| 8 | Pastwar |
| 9 | Sapaita |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pastwar Gram Panchayat
Pastwar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pastwar 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 Pastwar 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 Pastwar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pastwar Gram Panchayat
Where is Pastwar Gram Panchayat located?
Pastwar Gram Panchayat is located in the Saharsa district of Bihar. It falls under the Mahishi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pastwar Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Pastwar Gram Panchayat: Bharwar, Chilkwar Tappeh Or Chilkarhi, Dhor, Jhitki, Kandaha, Kodwa, Nagar, Pastwar, and Sapaita.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pastwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Pastwar Gram Panchayat comes under Mahishi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Saharsa district.
Which District Panchayat does Pastwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Saharsa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pastwar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Pastwar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahishi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Saharsa Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pastwar Gram Panchayat?
Pastwar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Pastwar Gram Panchayat do?
Pastwar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.