Banki Gram Panchayat, Ghatshila
Banki is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ghatshila Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Banki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Baki, Birbad, and Chakdaha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banki Gram Panchayat
Banki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baki |
| 2 | Birbad |
| 3 | Chakdaha |
| 4 | Deoli |
| 5 | Dubrajpur |
| 6 | Leda |
| 7 | Pithati |
| 8 | Pokhariya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banki Gram Panchayat
Banki Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banki 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)
Ghatshila Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banki 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 Banki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banki Gram Panchayat
Where is Banki Gram Panchayat located?
Banki Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ghatshila Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banki Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Banki Gram Panchayat: Baki, Birbad, Chakdaha, Deoli, Dubrajpur, Leda, Pithati, and Pokhariya.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banki Gram Panchayat come under?
Banki Gram Panchayat comes under Ghatshila Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Banki Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghatshila Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and East Singhbum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banki Gram Panchayat?
Banki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banki Gram Panchayat do?
Banki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.