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