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