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