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