Module 13: Institutions for Urban Development & Administrative Hierarchy (Box 5.8.1)
Under the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007, the urban governance network in the state was structured into 142/143 Urban Local Bodies (as organized during the survey period):
- 13 Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam)
- 49 Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad)
- 81 Notified Area Councils / Nagar Panchayats
The overall responsibility for urban development policy and financing is vested with the Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD).
Box 5.8.1: Specialized Agencies under the Urban Development and Housing Department:
| Agency Name | Statutory Mandate & Function |
|---|---|
| (a) Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) | Implementation of city-level infrastructure works (water supply, drainage, roads, solid waste). |
| (b) Bihar State Housing Board | Lead agency for planned residential housing development and public housing interventions. |
| (c) Bihar Rajya Jal Parishad | Design, engineering, and execution of comprehensive municipal water supply schemes. |
| (d) Urban Engineering Cell | Technical approval, design vetting, and engineering monitoring of small urban infrastructure schemes. |
| (e) Town Planning Department | Preparation of statutory Master Plans, regional zoning, and implementation oversight. |
- 13 Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam)
- 49 Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad)
- 81 Notified Area Councils / Nagar Panchayats
- ______ Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam) — 13
- ______ Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad) — 49
- ______ Notified Area Councils / Nagar Panchayats — 81
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According to Box 5.8.1, which agency is the lead entity for city-level infrastructure works (water supply, sewerage, and drainage) in Bihar?
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______ Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam)
13______ Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad)
49______ Notified Area Councils / Nagar Panchayats
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