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