East Champaran's Madhuban becomes state's 262nd urban local body
Patna: The state govt on Thursday announced the formation of Bihar's 262nd urban local body with the elevation of Madhuban village to a nagar panchayat, marking a development milestone for
East Champaran
district.Urban development and housing department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh stated that the newly formed nagar panchayat encompasses an area of 552.94 hectares, comprising the villages of Vishunpurtara and Madhuban.
The establishment of
Madhuban nagar panchayat
is expected to catalyse economic growth, improve living standards and create better opportunities for local residents while maintaining the area's cultural identity by bringing systematic urban planning and infrastructure development to the region. The development will include essential
civic amenities
like proper road networks, organised street lighting and regulated water distribution networks.
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Additionally, the area will witness the development of crucial facilities, including educational institutions, healthcare centres and structured market complexes.Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said that Madhuban nagar panchayat will now develop like other towns with all civic amenities.
"Urbanisation is rapidly increasing in the state, and the department is committed to providing excellent infrastructure in these areas. This development aligns with Bihar's broader urbanisation strategy, bringing the total count of nagar panchayats in the state to 155. The department has outlined comprehensive plans to enhance the quality of life for the 16,391 residents (as per 2011 census) of the area," he said, adding the geographical boundaries of the new nagar panchayat are clearly defined, with Banki Tikam to north, Koilhara to south, Saraiya to east and Talimpur to west. Patna: The state govt on Thursday announced the formation of Bihar's 262nd urban local body with the elevation of Madhuban village to a nagar panchayat, marking a development milestone for East Champaran district.Urban development and housing department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh stated that the newly formed nagar panchayat encompasses an area of 552.94 hectares, comprising the villages of Vishunpurtara and Madhuban. The establishment of Madhuban nagar panchayat is expected to catalyse economic growth, improve living standards and create better opportunities for local residents while maintaining the area's cultural identity by bringing systematic urban planning and infrastructure development to the region. The development will include essential civic amenities like proper road networks, organised street lighting and regulated water distribution networks. Additionally, the area will witness the development of crucial facilities, including educational institutions, healthcare centres and structured market complexes.Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said that Madhuban nagar panchayat will now develop like other towns with all civic amenities. "Urbanisation is rapidly increasing in the state, and the department is committed to providing excellent infrastructure in these areas. This development aligns with Bihar's broader urbanisation strategy, bringing the total count of nagar panchayats in the state to 155. The department has outlined comprehensive plans to enhance the quality of life for the 16,391 residents (as per 2011 census) of the area," he said, adding the geographical boundaries of the new nagar panchayat are clearly defined, with Banki Tikam to north, Koilhara to south, Saraiya to east and Talimpur to west.
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