Kherwad Gram Panchayat, Alirajpur
Kherwad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat and Alirajpur Zila Panchayat. Kherwad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Indi, Kherwad, and Kukawat. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kherwad Gram Panchayat
Kherwad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indi |
| 2 | Kherwad |
| 3 | Kukawat |
| 4 | Pithanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kherwad Gram Panchayat
Kherwad Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kherwad 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)
Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherwad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alirajpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherwad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kherwad Gram Panchayat
Where is Kherwad Gram Panchayat located?
Kherwad Gram Panchayat is located in the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kherwad Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kherwad Gram Panchayat: Indi, Kherwad, Kukawat, and Pithanpur.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Kherwad Gram Panchayat come under?
Kherwad Gram Panchayat comes under Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alirajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kherwad Gram Panchayat come under?
Alirajpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherwad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kherwad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Alirajpur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kherwad Gram Panchayat?
Kherwad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kherwad Gram Panchayat do?
Kherwad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.