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