Kishanpur Gram Panchayat, Sultanganj
Kishanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad. Kishanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Basantchak Urf Basantpur, Bhaunathpur, and Bhaunathpur Arazi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kishanpur Gram Panchayat
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basantchak Urf Basantpur |
| 2 | Bhaunathpur |
| 3 | Bhaunathpur Arazi |
| 4 | Chainnagar |
| 5 | Damodarpur |
| 6 | Damodarpur |
| 7 | Damodarpur Arazi |
| 8 | Dindealpur |
| 9 | Fatehpur |
| 10 | Gouripur |
| 11 | Gouripur |
| 12 | Jaitipur |
| 13 | Kamarpur Arazi |
| 14 | Khaira Kishunpur |
| 15 | Khutaha |
| 16 | Khutaha |
| 17 | Khutna |
| 18 | Kishunpur |
| 19 | Makanpur |
| 20 | Makanpur Chhit |
| 21 | Makundpur |
| 22 | Manoharpur |
| 23 | Mathurapur |
| 24 | Yadgar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kishanpur Gram Panchayat
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kishanpur 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 Kishanpur 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 Kishanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kishanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kishanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kishanpur Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Kishanpur Gram Panchayat: Basantchak Urf Basantpur, Bhaunathpur, Bhaunathpur Arazi, Chainnagar, and Damodarpur and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kishanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhagalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kishanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhagalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kishanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kishanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sultanganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhagalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kishanpur Gram Panchayat?
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kishanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kishanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.