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