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