Mehanda Gram Panchayat, Harrai
Mehanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Harrai Janpad Panchayat and Chhindwara Zila Panchayat. Mehanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Boriya, Mahulkuhi, and Mehanda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mehanda Gram Panchayat
Mehanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boriya |
| 2 | Mahulkuhi |
| 3 | Mehanda |
| 4 | Pataniya |
| 5 | Sironj |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mehanda Gram Panchayat
Mehanda Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mehanda 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)
Harrai Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mehanda 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 Mehanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mehanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Mehanda Gram Panchayat located?
Mehanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Harrai Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mehanda Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Mehanda Gram Panchayat: Boriya, Mahulkuhi, Mehanda, Pataniya, and Sironj.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Mehanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Mehanda Gram Panchayat comes under Harrai Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chhindwara district.
Which District Panchayat does Mehanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhindwara Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mehanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Mehanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harrai Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chhindwara Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mehanda Gram Panchayat?
Mehanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mehanda Gram Panchayat do?
Mehanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.