Benagaon Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Benagaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Benagaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 28 villages, including Aner, Asurguda, and Baliguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benagaon Gram Panchayat
Benagaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aner |
| 2 | Asurguda |
| 3 | Baliguda |
| 4 | Barpali |
| 5 | Bengaon |
| 6 | Betapada |
| 7 | Bundel |
| 8 | Damaghati |
| 9 | Dhaunrabhata |
| 10 | Dumenijhola-Damenjhola |
| 11 | Ghodapokhari |
| 12 | Kadomali |
| 13 | Karlaguda |
| 14 | Karlijodi |
| 15 | Khamari |
| 16 | Kokasur |
| 17 | Kotabundel |
| 18 | Kulmuhi-Alias Baghanakhi |
| 19 | Kutrusol |
| 20 | Litibundel |
| 21 | Netrei |
| 22 | Padmathopa |
| 23 | Pajibahal |
| 24 | Pengsur |
| 25 | Podeikhunti |
| 26 | Rindabahali Alias Totguma |
| 27 | Tarangel |
| 28 | Telengsur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benagaon Gram Panchayat
Benagaon Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benagaon 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benagaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Benagaon Gram Panchayat located?
Benagaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benagaon Gram Panchayat?
28 villages come under Benagaon Gram Panchayat: Aner, Asurguda, Baliguda, Barpali, and Bengaon and 23 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benagaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Benagaon Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Benagaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Benagaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benagaon Gram Panchayat?
Benagaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benagaon Gram Panchayat do?
Benagaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.