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