Civic Route
A PrōjectBiharInitiative

Electricity and water

Dirty, contaminated or smelly water

Water from the tap, well or hand pump looks, tastes or smells bad, or a complaint of contamination can be tested by the department laboratory.

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Not decided yetLocalLast verified: 25 Sept 2026

We need one detail

We could not identify which authority maintains this road. Tell us whether it is a state highway/main district road, a village road, a city street or a national highway.

We cannot decide responsibility from this wording alone.

Start here

Identify the road type first — the map, a nearby signboard or your local ward/panchayat office will tell you.

Who is responsible

  • We cannot decide responsibility from this wording alone.

Responsibility for roads changes with road classification, so we do not guess. Once you know the road type, choose the matching route.

If that does not work

  1. 1

    Ask your local ward office or Gram Panchayat

  2. 2

    Verify the road on the state road map

    Open official page
Sources and evidence
  1. [1] Government of Bihar — department directoryThe state department directory helps identify which department owns a road class.
Report a correction
Electricity problem — I need helpApply for a new electricity connectionPower cut, low voltage or transformer faultElectricity bill wrong or disputedElectricity meter not working or burntElectricity disconnected or wrongly cutAgricultural (Kisan) electricity connectionWater problem — I need helpApply for a water tap or household connectionHand pump or borewell not workingWater supply irregular or low pressure