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