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