Baniya Gram Panchayat, Ghughri
Baniya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Ghughri Janpad Panchayat and Mandla Zila Panchayat. Baniya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Baniya and Lodha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baniya Gram Panchayat
Baniya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baniya |
| 2 | Lodha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baniya Gram Panchayat
Baniya Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baniya 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)
Ghughri Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandla Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baniya Gram Panchayat
Where is Baniya Gram Panchayat located?
Baniya Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Ghughri Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Baniya Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Baniya Gram Panchayat: Baniya and Lodha.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Baniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Baniya Gram Panchayat comes under Ghughri Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandla district.
Which District Panchayat does Baniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandla Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Baniya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghughri Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Mandla Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Baniya Gram Panchayat?
Baniya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baniya Gram Panchayat do?
Baniya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.