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