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