Barahkumba Gram Panchayat, Palasi
Barahkumba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Palasi Panchayat Samiti and Araria Zila Parishad. Barahkumba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Baraili, Barkumba, and Bhatania. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Barahkumba Gram Panchayat
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baraili |
| 2 | Barkumba |
| 3 | Bhatania |
| 4 | Daulatpur |
| 5 | Dhurgaon |
| 6 | Domaria |
| 7 | Kashibari |
| 8 | Khapra |
| 9 | Tarbi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barahkumba Gram Panchayat
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barahkumba 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)
Palasi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barahkumba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barahkumba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barahkumba Gram Panchayat
Where is Barahkumba Gram Panchayat located?
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat is located in the Araria district of Bihar. It falls under the Palasi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barahkumba Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Barahkumba Gram Panchayat: Baraili, Barkumba, Bhatania, Daulatpur, Dhurgaon, Domaria, Kashibari, Khapra, and Tarbi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barahkumba Gram Panchayat come under?
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat comes under Palasi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Araria district.
Which District Panchayat does Barahkumba Gram Panchayat come under?
Araria Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barahkumba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Barahkumba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Palasi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Araria Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barahkumba Gram Panchayat?
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Barahkumba Gram Panchayat do?
Barahkumba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.