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