Umjhar Gram Panchayat, Odagi
Umjhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Odagi Janpad Panchayat and Surajpur Zila Panchayat. Umjhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Judwaniya 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 | Judwaniya |
| 2 | 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)
Odagi 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)
Surajpur 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 Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Odagi Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Umjhar Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Umjhar Gram Panchayat: Judwaniya and Umjhar.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Umjhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Umjhar Gram Panchayat comes under Odagi Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Surajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Umjhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Surajpur 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, Odagi Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Surajpur 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.