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