Khanpur Gram Panchayat, Sultanganj
Khanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad. Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Awa, Bhirchak, and Birsachak. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awa |
| 2 | Bhirchak |
| 3 | Birsachak |
| 4 | Daulatpur Inglish |
| 5 | Daulatpur Inglish |
| 6 | Gigiawan |
| 7 | Gopikita |
| 8 | Khanpur |
| 9 | Khanpur Daulatpur |
| 10 | Khanpur Daulatpur |
| 11 | Khanpur Dolaipur |
| 12 | Khanpur Inglish |
| 13 | Md Aawa Mukhtarpur |
| 14 | Mukhtarpur Inglis |
| 15 | Rasidpur |
| 16 | Ratanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khanpur 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)
Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bhagalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Khanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat: Awa, Bhirchak, Birsachak, Daulatpur Inglish, and Daulatpur Inglish and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhagalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhagalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Khanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Khanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.