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