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