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