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