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