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