Kotia Gram Panchayat, Bijaipur
Kotia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Bijaipur Panchayat Samiti and Gopalganj Zila Parishad. Kotia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ainthi, Chakhni, and Chhitauna. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kotia Gram Panchayat
Kotia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ainthi |
| 2 | Chakhni |
| 3 | Chhitauna |
| 4 | Hankarpur |
| 5 | Karmanpur |
| 6 | Kotia |
| 7 | Merhwa |
| 8 | Ratanpura |
| 9 | Suaraha |
| 10 | Sukhlal Chhapar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotia Gram Panchayat
Kotia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotia 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)
Bijaipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotia 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 Kotia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotia Gram Panchayat located?
Kotia Gram Panchayat is located in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Bijaipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotia Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kotia Gram Panchayat: Ainthi, Chakhni, Chhitauna, Hankarpur, Karmanpur, Kotia, Merhwa, Ratanpura, Suaraha, and Sukhlal Chhapar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotia Gram Panchayat comes under Bijaipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gopalganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotia Gram Panchayat come under?
Gopalganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kotia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijaipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gopalganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotia Gram Panchayat?
Kotia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kotia Gram Panchayat do?
Kotia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.