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