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