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