Kusiyari Gram Panchayat, Pothia
Kusiyari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Pothia Panchayat Samiti and Kishanganj Zila Parishad. Kusiyari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bagrani, Dhangi Pokhar, and Fulhara Milik. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Kusiyari Gram Panchayat
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagrani |
| 2 | Dhangi Pokhar |
| 3 | Fulhara Milik |
| 4 | Fulhara Milik |
| 5 | Jogi Gachh |
| 6 | Jogihara |
| 7 | Kalidas Kismat |
| 8 | Kalupatha Urf Koimari |
| 9 | Koimari |
| 10 | Kusiyari |
| 11 | Nimalagaon |
| 12 | Nimlagao Milik |
| 13 | Panbara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusiyari Gram Panchayat
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusiyari 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 Kusiyari 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 Kusiyari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusiyari Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusiyari Gram Panchayat located?
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat is located in the Kishanganj district of Bihar. It falls under the Pothia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusiyari Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kusiyari Gram Panchayat: Bagrani, Dhangi Pokhar, Fulhara Milik, Fulhara Milik, and Jogi Gachh and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusiyari Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat comes under Pothia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kishanganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusiyari Gram Panchayat come under?
Kishanganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusiyari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Kusiyari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pothia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kishanganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusiyari Gram Panchayat?
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Kusiyari Gram Panchayat do?
Kusiyari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.