Dostiya Gram Panchayat, Sonbarsa
Dostiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. It falls under the Sonbarsa Panchayat Samiti and Sitamarhi Zila Parishad. Dostiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Basahia, Dostia, and Parsa Kalan. 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 | Basahia |
| 2 | Dostia |
| 3 | Parsa Kalan |
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)
Sonbarsa 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)
Sitamarhi 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 Sitamarhi district of Bihar. It falls under the Sonbarsa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dostiya Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Dostiya Gram Panchayat: Basahia, Dostia, and Parsa Kalan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dostiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Dostiya Gram Panchayat comes under Sonbarsa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sitamarhi district.
Which District Panchayat does Dostiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Sitamarhi 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, Sonbarsa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sitamarhi 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.