Kurma Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj
Kurma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Kurma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bansipur, Barhait, and Chatma. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kurma Gram Panchayat
Kurma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansipur |
| 2 | Barhait |
| 3 | Chatma |
| 4 | Chatma Arazi |
| 5 | Chatma Arazi |
| 6 | Daulatchak |
| 7 | Dharampur |
| 8 | Kurma |
| 9 | Molnochak Maldih |
| 10 | Raipura |
| 11 | Raipura |
| 12 | Raipura |
| 13 | Tulshichak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurma Gram Panchayat
Kurma Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurma 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 Kurma 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 Kurma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurma Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurma Gram Panchayat located?
Kurma Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurma Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kurma Gram Panchayat: Bansipur, Barhait, Chatma, Chatma Arazi, and Chatma Arazi and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurma Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurma Gram Panchayat comes under Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurma Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kurma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurma Gram Panchayat?
Kurma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kurma Gram Panchayat do?
Kurma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.