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