Patihari Gram Panchayat, Bishunpura
Patihari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bishunpura Panchayat Samiti and Garhwa Zila Parishad. Patihari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Baluakhar, Chitri, and Dar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patihari Gram Panchayat
Patihari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baluakhar |
| 2 | Chitri |
| 3 | Dar |
| 4 | Deogurwa |
| 5 | Hurhi |
| 6 | Karkachia |
| 7 | Patihari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patihari Gram Panchayat
Patihari Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patihari 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)
Bishunpura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Garhwa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patihari Gram Panchayat
Where is Patihari Gram Panchayat located?
Patihari Gram Panchayat is located in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bishunpura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patihari Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Patihari Gram Panchayat: Baluakhar, Chitri, Dar, Deogurwa, Hurhi, Karkachia, and Patihari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patihari Gram Panchayat come under?
Patihari Gram Panchayat comes under Bishunpura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Garhwa district.
Which District Panchayat does Patihari Gram Panchayat come under?
Garhwa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patihari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Patihari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bishunpura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Garhwa Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patihari Gram Panchayat?
Patihari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patihari Gram Panchayat do?
Patihari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.