Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat, Machkhowa
Machkhowa is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat and Dhemaji Zila Parishad. Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Arimatta Garh, Barajan Dhipaguri, and Begenagara Naharani. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Machkhowa Gaon 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)
Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Where is Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat located?
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
18 villages come under Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat: Arimatta Garh, Barajan Dhipaguri, Begenagara Naharani, Borpak Bhereki, and Borpak Gaon and 13 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat comes under Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhemaji district.
Which District Panchayat does Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dhemaji Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat do?
Machkhowa Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.