Banspahari Gram Panchayat, Sikaripara
Banspahari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Banspahari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Asta Kandar, Badalpara, and Banspahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banspahari Gram Panchayat
Banspahari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asta Kandar |
| 2 | Badalpara |
| 3 | Banspahari |
| 4 | Goldaha |
| 5 | Jhikara |
| 6 | Jiapani |
| 7 | Kadar Pokhar |
| 8 | Kharipahar |
| 9 | Litiapahar |
| 10 | Lutiapahar |
| 11 | Mejhianpara |
| 12 | Narainpur |
| 13 | Phulpahari |
| 14 | Ramjam |
| 15 | Siulibana |
| 16 | Telengapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banspahari Gram Panchayat
Banspahari Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banspahari 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)
Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banspahari 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 Banspahari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banspahari Gram Panchayat
Where is Banspahari Gram Panchayat located?
Banspahari Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banspahari Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Banspahari Gram Panchayat: Asta Kandar, Badalpara, Banspahari, Goldaha, and Jhikara and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banspahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Banspahari Gram Panchayat comes under Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Banspahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banspahari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banspahari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banspahari Gram Panchayat?
Banspahari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banspahari Gram Panchayat do?
Banspahari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.