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