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