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