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