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