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