Bentapada Gram Panchayat, Athagad
Bentapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Bentapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Balipada, Bentapada, and Dhanurjoyapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bentapada Gram Panchayat
Bentapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balipada |
| 2 | Bentapada |
| 3 | Dhanurjoyapur |
| 4 | Radhakantapatna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bentapada Gram Panchayat
Bentapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bentapada 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)
Athagad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bentapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bentapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bentapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Bentapada Gram Panchayat located?
Bentapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bentapada Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Bentapada Gram Panchayat: Balipada, Bentapada, Dhanurjoyapur, and Radhakantapatna.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bentapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Bentapada Gram Panchayat comes under Athagad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Bentapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bentapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bentapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athagad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bentapada Gram Panchayat?
Bentapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bentapada Gram Panchayat do?
Bentapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.