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