Jitpur Gram Panchayat, Bankatwa
Jitpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Bankatwa Panchayat Samiti and Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad. Jitpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bela, Chandri, and Dhanukhi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jitpur Gram Panchayat
Jitpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bela |
| 2 | Chandri |
| 3 | Dhanukhi |
| 4 | Jitpur |
| 5 | Jolahgawan |
| 6 | Majhar Khap |
| 7 | Pipra |
| 8 | Siripur |
| 9 | Sundarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jitpur Gram Panchayat
Jitpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jitpur 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)
Bankatwa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jitpur 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 Jitpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jitpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Jitpur Gram Panchayat located?
Jitpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Bankatwa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jitpur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Jitpur Gram Panchayat: Bela, Chandri, Dhanukhi, Jitpur, Jolahgawan, Majhar Khap, Pipra, Siripur, and Sundarpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jitpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jitpur Gram Panchayat comes under Bankatwa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purbi Champaran district.
Which District Panchayat does Jitpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jitpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jitpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bankatwa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jitpur Gram Panchayat?
Jitpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jitpur Gram Panchayat do?
Jitpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.