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