Meenapur Gram Panchayat, Baisi
Meenapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Baisi Panchayat Samiti and Purnia Zila Parishad. Meenapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Balia, Chahat, and Dumra. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Meenapur Gram Panchayat
Meenapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Chahat |
| 3 | Dumra |
| 4 | Goagaon |
| 5 | Gothphar |
| 6 | Hardas |
| 7 | Hardas Arazi |
| 8 | Kathaul |
| 9 | Kathaul Milik |
| 10 | Maheshbatha |
| 11 | Minapur |
| 12 | Phulbhasa |
| 13 | Shikarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Meenapur Gram Panchayat
Meenapur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Meenapur 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)
Baisi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meenapur 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 Meenapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Meenapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Meenapur Gram Panchayat located?
Meenapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Baisi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Meenapur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Meenapur Gram Panchayat: Balia, Chahat, Dumra, Goagaon, and Gothphar and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Meenapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Meenapur Gram Panchayat comes under Baisi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purnia district.
Which District Panchayat does Meenapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purnia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meenapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Meenapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baisi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purnia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Meenapur Gram Panchayat?
Meenapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Meenapur Gram Panchayat do?
Meenapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.