Tewtha Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj
Tewtha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti and Siwan Zila Parishad. Tewtha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dhanchhuha, Gohpur, and Manpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Tewtha Gram Panchayat
Tewtha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanchhuha |
| 2 | Gohpur |
| 3 | Manpur |
| 4 | Nautan |
| 5 | Sikandarpur |
| 6 | Teotha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tewtha Gram Panchayat
Tewtha Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tewtha 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 Tewtha 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 Tewtha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tewtha Gram Panchayat
Where is Tewtha Gram Panchayat located?
Tewtha Gram Panchayat is located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tewtha Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Tewtha Gram Panchayat: Dhanchhuha, Gohpur, Manpur, Nautan, Sikandarpur, and Teotha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tewtha Gram Panchayat come under?
Tewtha Gram Panchayat comes under Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Siwan district.
Which District Panchayat does Tewtha Gram Panchayat come under?
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tewtha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Tewtha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Siwan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tewtha Gram Panchayat?
Tewtha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Tewtha Gram Panchayat do?
Tewtha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.