Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat, Manatu
Banshikhurd is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manatu Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bansikhurd, Bhitiahi, and Bhitkila. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansikhurd |
| 2 | Bhitiahi |
| 3 | Bhitkila |
| 4 | Dewdih |
| 5 | Gauhi |
| 6 | Gaurwatanr |
| 7 | Jagirha |
| 8 | Kasha |
| 9 | Sildiliya Khurd |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banshikhurd 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)
Manatu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat
Where is Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat located?
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manatu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat: Bansikhurd, Bhitiahi, Bhitkila, Dewdih, Gauhi, Gaurwatanr, Jagirha, Kasha, and Sildiliya Khurd.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat come under?
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat comes under Manatu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manatu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat?
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat do?
Banshikhurd Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.