Banshanka Gram Panchayat, Suri-Ii
Banshanka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Banshanka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Alipur, Ananntapur, and Babupur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banshanka Gram Panchayat
Banshanka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur |
| 2 | Ananntapur |
| 3 | Babupur |
| 4 | Banshanka |
| 5 | Banshanka |
| 6 | Bodpur |
| 7 | Chakbara |
| 8 | Domaipur |
| 9 | Dubashanka |
| 10 | Jamuri |
| 11 | Kendua |
| 12 | Kendua (P) |
| 13 | Koela |
| 14 | Maipur |
| 15 | Mudina |
| 16 | Palashi |
| 17 | Sehana |
| 18 | Shikarpur |
| 19 | Shirshita |
| 20 | Tahela |
| 21 | Talibpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banshanka Gram Panchayat
Banshanka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banshanka 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)
Suri-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshanka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshanka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banshanka Gram Panchayat
Where is Banshanka Gram Panchayat located?
Banshanka Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banshanka Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Banshanka Gram Panchayat: Alipur, Ananntapur, Babupur, Banshanka, and Banshanka and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banshanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Banshanka Gram Panchayat comes under Suri-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Banshanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banshanka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banshanka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Suri-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banshanka Gram Panchayat?
Banshanka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banshanka Gram Panchayat do?
Banshanka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.