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