Kotbara Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj
Kotbara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Kotbara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Amarpura, Banchar Bagra, and Banchar Khurd. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kotbara Gram Panchayat
Kotbara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpura |
| 2 | Banchar Bagra |
| 3 | Banchar Khurd |
| 4 | Berhna |
| 5 | Bhalu Khaira |
| 6 | Garwa |
| 7 | Gothani |
| 8 | Karsara |
| 9 | Kauakhap |
| 10 | Kotwara |
| 11 | Maluk Bigha |
| 12 | Singhi Khurd |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotbara Gram Panchayat
Kotbara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotbara 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)
Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotbara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotbara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotbara Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotbara Gram Panchayat located?
Kotbara Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotbara Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kotbara Gram Panchayat: Amarpura, Banchar Bagra, Banchar Khurd, Berhna, and Bhalu Khaira and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotbara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotbara Gram Panchayat comes under Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotbara Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotbara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kotbara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotbara Gram Panchayat?
Kotbara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kotbara Gram Panchayat do?
Kotbara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.