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