Banakati Gram Panchayat, Bangriposi
Banakati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangriposi Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Banakati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Asna, Banakati, and Bhalupahadi (Hill Block). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banakati Gram Panchayat
Banakati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asna |
| 2 | Banakati |
| 3 | Bhalupahadi (Hill Block) |
| 4 | Dahisahi |
| 5 | Dumuria |
| 6 | Gosanipal |
| 7 | Jamadapal |
| 8 | Kamalpur |
| 9 | Kantapal |
| 10 | Laxmiposi |
| 11 | Mahuli |
| 12 | Punasia |
| 13 | Sagunasul |
| 14 | Sarasposi |
| 15 | Satbhaya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banakati Gram Panchayat
Banakati Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banakati 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)
Bangriposi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banakati Gram Panchayat
Where is Banakati Gram Panchayat located?
Banakati Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangriposi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banakati Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Banakati Gram Panchayat: Asna, Banakati, Bhalupahadi (Hill Block), Dahisahi, and Dumuria and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banakati Gram Panchayat come under?
Banakati Gram Panchayat comes under Bangriposi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Banakati Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Banakati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bangriposi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banakati Gram Panchayat?
Banakati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banakati Gram Panchayat do?
Banakati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.