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