Banjhi Gram Panchayat, Poraiyahat
Banjhi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Banjhi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Banjhi, Bansmati, and Bara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banjhi Gram Panchayat
Banjhi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banjhi |
| 2 | Bansmati |
| 3 | Bara |
| 4 | Dhobarni |
| 5 | Jari |
| 6 | Khorishiris |
| 7 | Lusitanr |
| 8 | Mahesh Chand |
| 9 | Nawadih |
| 10 | Sarbindha |
| 11 | Siria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banjhi Gram Panchayat
Banjhi Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banjhi 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)
Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banjhi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banjhi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banjhi Gram Panchayat
Where is Banjhi Gram Panchayat located?
Banjhi Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banjhi Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Banjhi Gram Panchayat: Banjhi, Bansmati, Bara, Dhobarni, and Jari and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banjhi Gram Panchayat come under?
Banjhi Gram Panchayat comes under Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Banjhi Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banjhi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banjhi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banjhi Gram Panchayat?
Banjhi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banjhi Gram Panchayat do?
Banjhi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.