Harpur Gram Panchayat, Garhani
Harpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Garhani Panchayat Samiti and Bhojpur Zila Parishad. Harpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bahri, Bardiha, and Chandi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Harpur Gram Panchayat
Harpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahri |
| 2 | Bardiha |
| 3 | Chandi |
| 4 | Harpur |
| 5 | Karnaul |
| 6 | Lakarsen |
| 7 | Mukundpur |
| 8 | Sohari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Harpur Gram Panchayat
Harpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Harpur 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)
Garhani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harpur 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 Harpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Harpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Harpur Gram Panchayat located?
Harpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar. It falls under the Garhani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Harpur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Harpur Gram Panchayat: Bahri, Bardiha, Chandi, Harpur, Karnaul, Lakarsen, Mukundpur, and Sohari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Harpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Harpur Gram Panchayat comes under Garhani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhojpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Harpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhojpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Harpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garhani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhojpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Harpur Gram Panchayat?
Harpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Harpur Gram Panchayat do?
Harpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.