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