Benawad Gram Panchayat, Hukeri
Benawad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Hukeri Taluka Panchayat and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat. Benawad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Beniwad and Madamakkanal. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Benawad Gram Panchayat
Benawad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beniwad |
| 2 | Madamakkanal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benawad Gram Panchayat
Benawad Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benawad 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)
Hukeri Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benawad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Belagavi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benawad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benawad Gram Panchayat
Where is Benawad Gram Panchayat located?
Benawad Gram Panchayat is located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Hukeri Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Benawad Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Benawad Gram Panchayat: Beniwad and Madamakkanal.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Benawad Gram Panchayat come under?
Benawad Gram Panchayat comes under Hukeri Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Belagavi district.
Which District Panchayat does Benawad Gram Panchayat come under?
Belagavi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benawad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Benawad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hukeri Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Benawad Gram Panchayat?
Benawad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Benawad Gram Panchayat do?
Benawad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.