Baniyara Gram Panchayat, Saraiyahat
Baniyara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Baniyara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bariara, Bhoria, and Gothabaran. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baniyara Gram Panchayat
Baniyara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bariara |
| 2 | Bhoria |
| 3 | Gothabaran |
| 4 | Jamunkita |
| 5 | Nawadih |
| 6 | Pipra |
| 7 | Singhni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baniyara Gram Panchayat
Baniyara Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baniyara 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)
Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniyara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniyara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baniyara Gram Panchayat
Where is Baniyara Gram Panchayat located?
Baniyara Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baniyara Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Baniyara Gram Panchayat: Bariara, Bhoria, Gothabaran, Jamunkita, Nawadih, Pipra, and Singhni.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baniyara Gram Panchayat come under?
Baniyara Gram Panchayat comes under Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Baniyara Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniyara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Baniyara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baniyara Gram Panchayat?
Baniyara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baniyara Gram Panchayat do?
Baniyara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.