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