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