Berwas Gram Panchayat, Dumra
Berwas is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumra Panchayat Samiti and Sitamarhi Zila Parishad. Berwas Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bairbas, Bakhri, and Karnahia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Berwas Gram Panchayat
Berwas Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairbas |
| 2 | Bakhri |
| 3 | Karnahia |
| 4 | Mohandih |
| 5 | Raghopur Bakhri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Berwas Gram Panchayat
Berwas Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Berwas 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)
Dumra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Berwas Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sitamarhi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Berwas Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Berwas Gram Panchayat
Where is Berwas Gram Panchayat located?
Berwas Gram Panchayat is located in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Berwas Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Berwas Gram Panchayat: Bairbas, Bakhri, Karnahia, Mohandih, and Raghopur Bakhri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Berwas Gram Panchayat come under?
Berwas Gram Panchayat comes under Dumra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sitamarhi district.
Which District Panchayat does Berwas Gram Panchayat come under?
Sitamarhi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Berwas Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Berwas Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sitamarhi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Berwas Gram Panchayat?
Berwas Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Berwas Gram Panchayat do?
Berwas Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.