Benipalli Gram Panchayat, Bellaguntha
Benipalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Bellaguntha Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Benipalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Barapalli, Benipalli, and Chhatabara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benipalli Gram Panchayat
Benipalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barapalli |
| 2 | Benipalli |
| 3 | Chhatabara |
| 4 | Madhabarida |
| 5 | Origada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benipalli Gram Panchayat
Benipalli Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benipalli 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)
Bellaguntha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benipalli 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 Benipalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benipalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Benipalli Gram Panchayat located?
Benipalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Bellaguntha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benipalli Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Benipalli Gram Panchayat: Barapalli, Benipalli, Chhatabara, Madhabarida, and Origada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benipalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Benipalli Gram Panchayat comes under Bellaguntha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Benipalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benipalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Benipalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bellaguntha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benipalli Gram Panchayat?
Benipalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benipalli Gram Panchayat do?
Benipalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.