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