Purnahiya Gram Panchayat, Ghorasahan
Purnahiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Ghorasahan Panchayat Samiti and Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad. Purnahiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Khurahia, Khurahia 14, and Purnahia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Purnahiya Gram Panchayat
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khurahia |
| 2 | Khurahia 14 |
| 3 | Purnahia |
| 4 | Purnahia |
| 5 | Purnahia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purnahiya Gram Panchayat
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purnahiya 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)
Ghorasahan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purnahiya 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 Purnahiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purnahiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Purnahiya Gram Panchayat located?
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Ghorasahan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purnahiya Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Purnahiya Gram Panchayat: Khurahia, Khurahia 14, Purnahia, Purnahia, and Purnahia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purnahiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat comes under Ghorasahan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purbi Champaran district.
Which District Panchayat does Purnahiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purnahiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Purnahiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghorasahan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purbi Champaran Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purnahiya Gram Panchayat?
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Purnahiya Gram Panchayat do?
Purnahiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.