Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat, Gangavathi
Chikkabenakal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koppal district of Karnataka. It falls under the Gangavathi Taluka Panchayat and Koppal Zilla Panchayat. Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chikka Benkal, Hire Benkal, and Lingadhalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chikka Benkal |
| 2 | Hire Benkal |
| 3 | Lingadhalli |
| 4 | Mukkumpi |
| 5 | Yemmigudda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chikkabenakal 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)
Gangavathi Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikkabenakal 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 Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat
Where is Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat located?
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat is located in the Koppal district of Karnataka. It falls under the Gangavathi Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat: Chikka Benkal, Hire Benkal, Lingadhalli, Mukkumpi, and Yemmigudda.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat comes under Gangavathi Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koppal district.
Which District Panchayat does Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat come under?
Koppal Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gangavathi Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Koppal Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat?
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat do?
Chikkabenakal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.