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