Benaulim Village Panchayat
Benaulim is a Village Panchayat located in the South Goa district of Goa. It falls under the South Goa Zilla Panchayat. Benaulim Village Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Adsulim, Benaulim (Ct), and Cana. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benaulim Village Panchayat
Benaulim Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adsulim |
| 2 | Benaulim (Ct) |
| 3 | Cana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benaulim Village Panchayat
Benaulim Village Panchayat is part of Goa's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benaulim Village 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: District Panchayat (DP)
South Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benaulim Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benaulim Village Panchayat
Where is Benaulim Village Panchayat located?
Benaulim Village Panchayat is located in the South Goa district of Goa.
How many villages come under Benaulim Village Panchayat?
3 villages come under Benaulim Village Panchayat: Adsulim, Benaulim (Ct), and Cana.
Does Benaulim Village Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Goa follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Benaulim Village Panchayat comes directly under South Goa Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Benaulim Village Panchayat come under?
South Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benaulim Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Goa have?
Goa follows a two-tier structure. Benaulim Village Panchayat sits at the village level and South Goa Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Benaulim Village Panchayat?
Benaulim Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benaulim Village Panchayat do?
Benaulim Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.