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