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