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