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