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