Jokia Gram Panchayat, Bhagwanpur
Jokia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Bhagwanpur Panchayat Samiti and Begusarai Zila Parishad. Jokia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Badhalpur, Jokia, and Maliyatri. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jokia Gram Panchayat
Jokia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badhalpur |
| 2 | Jokia |
| 3 | Maliyatri |
| 4 | Mamapadi |
| 5 | Mirjapur |
| 6 | Telan |
| 7 | Telan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jokia Gram Panchayat
Jokia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jokia 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)
Bhagwanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jokia Gram Panchayat
Where is Jokia Gram Panchayat located?
Jokia Gram Panchayat is located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Bhagwanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jokia Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Jokia Gram Panchayat: Badhalpur, Jokia, Maliyatri, Mamapadi, Mirjapur, Telan, and Telan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jokia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jokia Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagwanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Begusarai district.
Which District Panchayat does Jokia Gram Panchayat come under?
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jokia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagwanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Begusarai Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jokia Gram Panchayat?
Jokia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jokia Gram Panchayat do?
Jokia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.