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