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