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