Benai Gram Panchayat, Daspur-Ii
Benai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Daspur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Benai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Arit, Benai, and Bhuyanra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benai Gram Panchayat
Benai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arit |
| 2 | Benai |
| 3 | Bhuyanra |
| 4 | Kaijuri |
| 5 | Naihati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benai Gram Panchayat
Benai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benai 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)
Daspur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benai 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 Benai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benai Gram Panchayat
Where is Benai Gram Panchayat located?
Benai Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Daspur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benai Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Benai Gram Panchayat: Arit, Benai, Bhuyanra, Kaijuri, and Naihati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benai Gram Panchayat come under?
Benai Gram Panchayat comes under Daspur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Benai Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Benai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Daspur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benai Gram Panchayat?
Benai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benai Gram Panchayat do?
Benai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.