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