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