Karsop Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj
Karsop is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Karsop Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Fatma Chak, Karanpur, and Karsop. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Karsop Gram Panchayat
Karsop Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma Chak |
| 2 | Karanpur |
| 3 | Karsop |
| 4 | Karsop Arazi |
| 5 | Patwara |
| 6 | Rudpai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karsop Gram Panchayat
Karsop Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karsop 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)
Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karsop 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 Karsop Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karsop Gram Panchayat
Where is Karsop Gram Panchayat located?
Karsop Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karsop Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Karsop Gram Panchayat: Fatma Chak, Karanpur, Karsop, Karsop Arazi, Patwara, and Rudpai.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karsop Gram Panchayat come under?
Karsop Gram Panchayat comes under Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Karsop Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karsop Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Karsop Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karsop Gram Panchayat?
Karsop Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Karsop Gram Panchayat do?
Karsop Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.