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