Bankata Gram Panchayat, Bahragora
Bankata is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bahragora Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Bankata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Balagerya, Bandihar, and Bankata. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bankata Gram Panchayat
Bankata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balagerya |
| 2 | Bandihar |
| 3 | Bankata |
| 4 | Benagerya |
| 5 | Benda |
| 6 | Bhandariya |
| 7 | Bhanuapal |
| 8 | Bil Dubrajpur |
| 9 | Brindabani |
| 10 | Chandiyas |
| 11 | Dahigram |
| 12 | Darkhuli |
| 13 | Dumariya |
| 14 | Gaurangpur |
| 15 | Jalagerya |
| 16 | Kaimi |
| 17 | Kalashmohan |
| 18 | Kuni |
| 19 | Madhubanpur |
| 20 | Meghadan |
| 21 | Muruniya |
| 22 | Nekra Kandan |
| 23 | Nischintpur |
| 24 | Poti Kathaliya |
| 25 | Raghunathpur |
| 26 | Shalagerya |
| 27 | Shalbani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bankata Gram Panchayat
Bankata Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bankata 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)
Bahragora Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bankata Gram Panchayat
Where is Bankata Gram Panchayat located?
Bankata Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bahragora Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bankata Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Bankata Gram Panchayat: Balagerya, Bandihar, Bankata, Benagerya, and Benda and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bankata Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankata Gram Panchayat comes under Bahragora Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Bankata Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bankata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bahragora Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and East Singhbum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bankata Gram Panchayat?
Bankata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bankata Gram Panchayat do?
Bankata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.