Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat, Siswan
Bhikhpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Siswan Panchayat Samiti and Siwan Zila Parishad. Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bharwalia, Bhikhpur, and Dhorhahi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharwalia |
| 2 | Bhikhpur |
| 3 | Dhorhahi |
| 4 | Harihar Chhapra |
| 5 | Jagdishpur |
| 6 | Kauli Chhapra |
| 7 | Kishunwari |
| 8 | Mahanagar |
| 9 | Sarahra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhikhpur 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)
Siswan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhikhpur 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 Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat located?
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Siswan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat: Bharwalia, Bhikhpur, Dhorhahi, Harihar Chhapra, Jagdishpur, Kauli Chhapra, Kishunwari, Mahanagar, and Sarahra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat comes under Siswan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Siwan district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Siswan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Siwan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat?
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat do?
Bhikhpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.