Benapanjari Gram Panchayat, Jatni
Benapanjari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Jatni Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Benapanjari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Ambaata, Benapanjari, and Bisiapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benapanjari Gram Panchayat
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambaata |
| 2 | Benapanjari |
| 3 | Bisiapada |
| 4 | Budhanagar |
| 5 | Pandiabili |
| 6 | Ranipur |
| 7 | Seulakhala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benapanjari Gram Panchayat
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benapanjari 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)
Jatni Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benapanjari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benapanjari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benapanjari Gram Panchayat
Where is Benapanjari Gram Panchayat located?
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Jatni Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benapanjari Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Benapanjari Gram Panchayat: Ambaata, Benapanjari, Bisiapada, Budhanagar, Pandiabili, Ranipur, and Seulakhala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benapanjari Gram Panchayat come under?
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat comes under Jatni Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Benapanjari Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benapanjari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Benapanjari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jatni Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benapanjari Gram Panchayat?
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benapanjari Gram Panchayat do?
Benapanjari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.