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