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