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