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