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