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