Matapada Gram Panchayat, Petlawad
Matapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Petlawad Janpad Panchayat and Jhabua Zila Panchayat. Matapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Hanumangarh, Hanumatya, and Khodri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matapada Gram Panchayat
Matapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hanumangarh |
| 2 | Hanumatya |
| 3 | Khodri |
| 4 | Matapada (Suwarpada) |
| 5 | Sagadia |
| 6 | Suwarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matapada Gram Panchayat
Matapada Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matapada 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)
Petlawad Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jhabua Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Matapada Gram Panchayat located?
Matapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Petlawad Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Matapada Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Matapada Gram Panchayat: Hanumangarh, Hanumatya, Khodri, Matapada (Suwarpada), Sagadia, and Suwarpada.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Matapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Matapada Gram Panchayat comes under Petlawad Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhabua district.
Which District Panchayat does Matapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhabua Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Matapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Petlawad Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jhabua Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Matapada Gram Panchayat?
Matapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matapada Gram Panchayat do?
Matapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.