Banwara Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Banwara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Banwara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bairbana, Bandhdih, and Banwara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banwara Gram Panchayat
Banwara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairbana |
| 2 | Bandhdih |
| 3 | Banwara |
| 4 | Bhalsumia |
| 5 | Dhawatanr |
| 6 | Gajhanda |
| 7 | Heth Kataujha |
| 8 | Jhilua |
| 9 | Jhunjhi |
| 10 | Nayamarsa |
| 11 | Paharpur |
| 12 | Paripa |
| 13 | Simra |
| 14 | Targacha |
| 15 | Upar Kataujha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banwara Gram Panchayat
Banwara Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banwara 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)
Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banwara 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 Banwara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banwara Gram Panchayat
Where is Banwara Gram Panchayat located?
Banwara Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banwara Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Banwara Gram Panchayat: Bairbana, Bandhdih, Banwara, Bhalsumia, and Dhawatanr and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banwara Gram Panchayat come under?
Banwara Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Banwara Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banwara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banwara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banwara Gram Panchayat?
Banwara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banwara Gram Panchayat do?
Banwara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.