Baanskund Gram Panchayat, Bhanupratappur
Baanskund is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat and Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat. Baanskund Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Banoli, Baskuhud, and Niche Tonka. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baanskund Gram Panchayat
Baanskund Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banoli |
| 2 | Baskuhud |
| 3 | Niche Tonka |
| 4 | Uper Tonka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baanskund Gram Panchayat
Baanskund Gram Panchayat is part of Chhattisgarh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baanskund 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)
Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baanskund Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baanskund Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baanskund Gram Panchayat
Where is Baanskund Gram Panchayat located?
Baanskund Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Baanskund Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Baanskund Gram Panchayat: Banoli, Baskuhud, Niche Tonka, and Uper Tonka.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Baanskund Gram Panchayat come under?
Baanskund Gram Panchayat comes under Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Bastar Kanker district.
Which District Panchayat does Baanskund Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baanskund Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Chhattisgarh have?
Chhattisgarh follows a three-tier structure. Baanskund Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Baanskund Gram Panchayat?
Baanskund Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baanskund Gram Panchayat do?
Baanskund Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.