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