Khandaphari Gram Panchayat, Lanji
Khandaphari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Lanji Janpad Panchayat and Balaghat Zila Panchayat. Khandaphari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bagdi, Bhagdi (Kosamdehi), and Kajala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandaphari Gram Panchayat
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagdi |
| 2 | Bhagdi (Kosamdehi) |
| 3 | Kajala |
| 4 | Karadi |
| 5 | Khandafari |
| 6 | Malkuwa |
| 7 | Pandhari |
| 8 | Pipariya |
| 9 | Pitewani |
| 10 | Serpar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandaphari Gram Panchayat
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandaphari 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)
Lanji Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandaphari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balaghat Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandaphari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandaphari Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandaphari Gram Panchayat located?
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat is located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Lanji Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khandaphari Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Khandaphari Gram Panchayat: Bagdi, Bhagdi (Kosamdehi), Kajala, Karadi, Khandafari, Malkuwa, Pandhari, Pipariya, Pitewani, and Serpar.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Khandaphari Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat comes under Lanji Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balaghat district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandaphari Gram Panchayat come under?
Balaghat Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandaphari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Khandaphari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanji Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Balaghat Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Khandaphari Gram Panchayat?
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandaphari Gram Panchayat do?
Khandaphari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.