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