Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat, Munsyari
Baniya Gaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Munsyari Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Barniya Gaon, Sela, and Sela Chital. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barniya Gaon |
| 2 | Sela |
| 3 | Sela Chital |
| 4 | Sella Malla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baniya Gaon 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)
Munsyari Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat located?
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Munsyari Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat: Barniya Gaon, Sela, Sela Chital, and Sella Malla.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat comes under Munsyari Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Munsyari Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat?
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat do?
Baniya Gaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.