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