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