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