Poukari Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj
Poukari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Poukari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Bagha, Bangali Kalan, and Bangali Khurd. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Poukari Gram Panchayat
Poukari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagha |
| 2 | Bangali Kalan |
| 3 | Bangali Khurd |
| 4 | Bato |
| 5 | Bhalua |
| 6 | Bhattachak Barbighia |
| 7 | Bikrampur |
| 8 | Bisbita |
| 9 | Chandarpur |
| 10 | Gauripur |
| 11 | Ghogha |
| 12 | Itwa |
| 13 | Itwa |
| 14 | Jala |
| 15 | Jogi Bhaga |
| 16 | Kamalchak |
| 17 | Khas Bagha |
| 18 | Lakha |
| 19 | Maldih Bagha |
| 20 | Manikpur |
| 21 | Mohanpur |
| 22 | Mohanpur Garhi |
| 23 | Nurpur Bagha |
| 24 | Pakar |
| 25 | Pawkuri |
| 26 | Saighat |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Poukari Gram Panchayat
Poukari Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Poukari 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 Poukari 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 Poukari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Poukari Gram Panchayat
Where is Poukari Gram Panchayat located?
Poukari Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Poukari Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Poukari Gram Panchayat: Bagha, Bangali Kalan, Bangali Khurd, Bato, and Bhalua and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Poukari Gram Panchayat come under?
Poukari Gram Panchayat comes under Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Poukari Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Poukari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Poukari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Poukari Gram Panchayat?
Poukari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Poukari Gram Panchayat do?
Poukari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.