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