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