Bankati Gram Panchayat, Kanksa
Bankati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kanksa Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Bankati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Banagram, Bankati, and Basudha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bankati Gram Panchayat
Bankati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banagram |
| 2 | Bankati |
| 3 | Basudha |
| 4 | Bramhangram |
| 5 | Garkilla Kherobari |
| 6 | Gourangapur |
| 7 | Jamdoba |
| 8 | Kotalpukur |
| 9 | Masna |
| 10 | Nimtikari |
| 11 | Paschim Gangarampur |
| 12 | Radhamohanpur |
| 13 | Raghunathpur |
| 14 | Satkahania |
| 15 | Shyambazar |
| 16 | Telipara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bankati Gram Panchayat
Bankati Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bankati 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)
Kanksa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bankati Gram Panchayat
Where is Bankati Gram Panchayat located?
Bankati Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kanksa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bankati Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bankati Gram Panchayat: Banagram, Bankati, Basudha, Bramhangram, and Garkilla Kherobari and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bankati Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankati Gram Panchayat comes under Kanksa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Bankati Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bankati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kanksa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bankati Gram Panchayat?
Bankati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bankati Gram Panchayat do?
Bankati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.