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