Bankamba Gram Panchayat, Kasipur
Bankamba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Bankamba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Badajor, Bajaragarh, and Bankamba. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bankamba Gram Panchayat
Bankamba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badajor |
| 2 | Bajaragarh |
| 3 | Bankamba |
| 4 | Kindiripadara |
| 5 | Mahalingaguda |
| 6 | Mankadajhola |
| 7 | Phulajuba |
| 8 | Sargipadara |
| 9 | Sinderpadara |
| 10 | Sudingaguda |
| 11 | Talakodigam |
| 12 | Tikiriguda |
| 13 | Uparkodigam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bankamba Gram Panchayat
Bankamba Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bankamba 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)
Kasipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bankamba Gram Panchayat
Where is Bankamba Gram Panchayat located?
Bankamba Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bankamba Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Bankamba Gram Panchayat: Badajor, Bajaragarh, Bankamba, Kindiripadara, and Mahalingaguda and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bankamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankamba Gram Panchayat comes under Kasipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Bankamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankamba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bankamba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bankamba Gram Panchayat?
Bankamba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bankamba Gram Panchayat do?
Bankamba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.