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