Benachapra Gram Panchayat, Garbeta-I
Benachapra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Benachapra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 31 villages, including Bagdoba, Bankati, and Banpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benachapra Gram Panchayat
Benachapra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagdoba |
| 2 | Bankati |
| 3 | Banpur |
| 4 | Benachapra |
| 5 | Bhaluk Khulia |
| 6 | Bhandirban |
| 7 | Bharatpur |
| 8 | Bhattugram |
| 9 | Bhimpur |
| 10 | Bulanpur |
| 11 | Chhandabila |
| 12 | Chunpara |
| 13 | Dapaguri |
| 14 | Dubrajpur |
| 15 | Hirirgeria |
| 16 | Indur Danga |
| 17 | Kantapal |
| 18 | Keotara |
| 19 | Khaerbani |
| 20 | Khunberia |
| 21 | Krishnanagar |
| 22 | Krishnasol |
| 23 | Kukurajuri |
| 24 | Kunjarbankati |
| 25 | Mansinga |
| 26 | Mayta |
| 27 | Metiala |
| 28 | Nerasol |
| 29 | Pindrasuli |
| 30 | Telibani |
| 31 | Thakuranitala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benachapra Gram Panchayat
Benachapra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benachapra 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)
Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benachapra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benachapra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benachapra Gram Panchayat
Where is Benachapra Gram Panchayat located?
Benachapra Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benachapra Gram Panchayat?
31 villages come under Benachapra Gram Panchayat: Bagdoba, Bankati, Banpur, Benachapra, and Bhaluk Khulia and 26 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benachapra Gram Panchayat come under?
Benachapra Gram Panchayat comes under Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Benachapra Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benachapra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Benachapra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benachapra Gram Panchayat?
Benachapra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benachapra Gram Panchayat do?
Benachapra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.