Bankati Gram Panchayat, Bijatala
Bankati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Bankati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Asansikhar, Baliadhipa, and Balikotha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bankati Gram Panchayat
Bankati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asansikhar |
| 2 | Baliadhipa |
| 3 | Balikotha |
| 4 | Bankati |
| 5 | Barajiani |
| 6 | Chhanpal |
| 7 | Gadmunda |
| 8 | Jaunti |
| 9 | Karkachia |
| 10 | Khandadera |
| 11 | Khandadeuli |
| 12 | Taldiha |
| 13 | Udalikudar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bankati Gram Panchayat
Bankati Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bankati 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)
Bijatala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankati 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 Bankati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bankati Gram Panchayat
Where is Bankati Gram Panchayat located?
Bankati Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bankati Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Bankati Gram Panchayat: Asansikhar, Baliadhipa, Balikotha, Bankati, and Barajiani and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bankati Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankati Gram Panchayat comes under Bijatala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Bankati Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bankati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijatala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bankati Gram Panchayat?
Bankati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bankati Gram Panchayat do?
Bankati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.