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