Puranaganj Gram Panchayat, Baisi
Puranaganj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Baisi Panchayat Samiti and Purnia Zila Parishad. Puranaganj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bairgachhi, Bhikhanpur, and Majhwar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Puranaganj Gram Panchayat
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairgachhi |
| 2 | Bhikhanpur |
| 3 | Majhwar |
| 4 | Nawabganj Pokharia |
| 5 | Palasbari Kismat |
| 6 | Puranganj |
| 7 | Sonapur |
| 8 | Sonaur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puranaganj Gram Panchayat
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puranaganj 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 Puranaganj 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 Puranaganj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puranaganj Gram Panchayat
Where is Puranaganj Gram Panchayat located?
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat is located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Baisi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Puranaganj Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Puranaganj Gram Panchayat: Bairgachhi, Bhikhanpur, Majhwar, Nawabganj Pokharia, Palasbari Kismat, Puranganj, Sonapur, and Sonaur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Puranaganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat comes under Baisi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purnia district.
Which District Panchayat does Puranaganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Purnia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puranaganj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Puranaganj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baisi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purnia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Puranaganj Gram Panchayat?
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Puranaganj Gram Panchayat do?
Puranaganj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.