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