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