Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat, Amarpur
Bhikhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Amarpur Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Bhaluhar Kothi, Bhikhanpur, and Bhikhanpur Arazi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaluhar Kothi |
| 2 | Bhikhanpur |
| 3 | Bhikhanpur Arazi |
| 4 | Biddu Bishunpur |
| 5 | Biddu Bishunpur Arazi |
| 6 | Chimman Chak |
| 7 | Dadpur |
| 8 | Dadpur Arazi |
| 9 | Datbati Arazi |
| 10 | Datwati |
| 11 | Gopalpur |
| 12 | Khardauri |
| 13 | Mahota Arazi |
| 14 | Mahota Arazi |
| 15 | Mahta |
| 16 | Paidapur |
| 17 | Ramchandrpur |
| 18 | Satghara |
| 19 | Shahganjbad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhikhanpur 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)
Amarpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Amarpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat: Bhaluhar Kothi, Bhikhanpur, Bhikhanpur Arazi, Biddu Bishunpur, and Biddu Bishunpur Arazi and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Amarpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amarpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Bhikhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.