Banakhandi Gram Panchayat, Gop
Banakhandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Banakhandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bagalei, Baharana, and Banakhandi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banakhandi Gram Panchayat
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagalei |
| 2 | Baharana |
| 3 | Banakhandi |
| 4 | Banilo |
| 5 | Gundi |
| 6 | Jantana |
| 7 | Kunanga |
| 8 | Murkundi |
| 9 | Sareda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banakhandi Gram Panchayat
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banakhandi 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)
Gop Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banakhandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Banakhandi Gram Panchayat located?
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banakhandi Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Banakhandi Gram Panchayat: Bagalei, Baharana, Banakhandi, Banilo, Gundi, Jantana, Kunanga, Murkundi, and Sareda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banakhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat comes under Gop Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Banakhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banakhandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Banakhandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gop Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banakhandi Gram Panchayat?
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banakhandi Gram Panchayat do?
Banakhandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.