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