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