Baniya Gram Panchayat, Madanpur

Baniya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Madanpur Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Baniya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Banian, Gaura Sonbarsa, and Hajipur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

List of Villages in Baniya Gram Panchayat

Baniya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Banian
2Gaura Sonbarsa
3Hajipur
4Kusaha
5Parrawan
6Sailwa
7Sondih

Panchayati Raj Structure for Baniya Gram Panchayat

Baniya Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Baniya 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)

Madanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Baniya Gram Panchayat

Where is Baniya Gram Panchayat located?

Baniya Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Madanpur Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Baniya Gram Panchayat?

7 villages come under Baniya Gram Panchayat: Banian, Gaura Sonbarsa, Hajipur, Kusaha, Parrawan, Sailwa, and Sondih.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Baniya Gram Panchayat come under?

Baniya Gram Panchayat comes under Madanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.

Which District Panchayat does Baniya Gram Panchayat come under?

Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?

Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Baniya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Baniya Gram Panchayat?

Baniya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

What does Baniya Gram Panchayat do?

Baniya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.