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