Benagadia Gram Panchayat, Khandapara
Benagadia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Benagadia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bara Khola, Barakoli, and Benagadia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benagadia Gram Panchayat
Benagadia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Khola |
| 2 | Barakoli |
| 3 | Benagadia |
| 4 | Ghodamari |
| 5 | Ghodamari Nuagaon |
| 6 | Ghodamaridwar |
| 7 | Gopinathpur |
| 8 | Kadua |
| 9 | Madhabereni |
| 10 | Mareikana |
| 11 | Muraripur |
| 12 | Patharadwar |
| 13 | Pendaragadia |
| 14 | Ramachandiprasad |
| 15 | Suliapahad |
| 16 | Tentuliapalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benagadia Gram Panchayat
Benagadia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benagadia 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)
Khandapara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagadia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagadia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benagadia Gram Panchayat
Where is Benagadia Gram Panchayat located?
Benagadia Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benagadia Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Benagadia Gram Panchayat: Bara Khola, Barakoli, Benagadia, Ghodamari, and Ghodamari Nuagaon and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benagadia Gram Panchayat come under?
Benagadia Gram Panchayat comes under Khandapara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Benagadia Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benagadia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Benagadia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khandapara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benagadia Gram Panchayat?
Benagadia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benagadia Gram Panchayat do?
Benagadia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.