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