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