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