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