Banskuli Gram Panchayat, Ranishwar

Banskuli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Banskuli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Banskuli, Barahariki, and Chakjalahir. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Banskuli Gram Panchayat

Banskuli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Banskuli
2Barahariki
3Chakjalahir
4Chhotaharki
5Dangalpara
6Dudhichua
7Jagdishpur
8Kumirkhala
9Mahulghata
10Manikdih
11Murguni
12Murjora
13Sijua
14Tikapara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Banskuli Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Banskuli 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)

Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banskuli 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 Banskuli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Banskuli Gram Panchayat

Where is Banskuli Gram Panchayat located?

Banskuli Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Banskuli Gram Panchayat?

14 villages come under Banskuli Gram Panchayat: Banskuli, Barahariki, Chakjalahir, Chhotaharki, and Dangalpara and 9 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Banskuli Gram Panchayat come under?

Banskuli Gram Panchayat comes under Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.

Which District Panchayat does Banskuli Gram Panchayat come under?

Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banskuli Gram Panchayat.

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

Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banskuli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Banskuli Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Banskuli Gram Panchayat do?

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