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