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