Khaniabad Gram Panchayat, Terhagachh
Khaniabad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Terhagachh Panchayat Samiti and Kishanganj Zila Parishad. Khaniabad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bairia, Chichora, and Kanchanbari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Khaniabad Gram Panchayat
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairia |
| 2 | Chichora |
| 3 | Kanchanbari |
| 4 | Khaniabad |
| 5 | Kharij Khaniabad |
| 6 | Khunia Toli |
| 7 | Phulbari |
| 8 | Phulbari |
| 9 | Sharma Toli |
| 10 | Tokabhansa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khaniabad Gram Panchayat
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khaniabad 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)
Terhagachh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khaniabad 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 Khaniabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khaniabad Gram Panchayat
Where is Khaniabad Gram Panchayat located?
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat is located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Terhagachh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khaniabad Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Khaniabad Gram Panchayat: Bairia, Chichora, Kanchanbari, Khaniabad, Kharij Khaniabad, Khunia Toli, Phulbari, Phulbari, Sharma Toli, and Tokabhansa.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khaniabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat comes under Terhagachh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kishanganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Khaniabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Kishanganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khaniabad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Khaniabad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Terhagachh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kishanganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khaniabad Gram Panchayat?
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Khaniabad Gram Panchayat do?
Khaniabad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.