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