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