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