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