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